Dentists, you know that a patient’s upper arch develops more quickly than their lower arch. This can make things difficult if you want to expand both arches at the same rate. A patient would much prefer to complete the upper arch and lower arch expansion process together, especially if you plan on recommending braces afterwards.

One option is to use two different arch expanding devices to help the lower arch keep pace with the upper arch. The lower Jackson appliance is known for the rapid results it can create. If you want to try and keep your patient’s lower and upper palate expansion in sync, consider using an upper Schwarz paired with a lower Jackson appliance.  

At Space Maintainers Laboratories, our dental appliance labs can manufacture both of these customized expanders for your patients, so you can get started with the expansion right away. Contact us today to find a dental lab near you.