RME
Appliance
Rapid Maxillary Expansion Appliance
When
you ring the surgery to make your appointments the receptionist
will –
• Confirm type of treatment you are proceeding
with.
• Confirm cost of treatment and confirm your initial
deposit which is required the day you commence your
treatment.
Appointments will then be scheduled for –
Records
At this appointment we will take study models (impressions)
of your teeth if we have not already taken them prior.
We will also take some photographic records and then
place separators between your teeth. This appointment
will take approximately 15 minutes. We then need to
see you in 1 week’s time.
Fit Molar Bands
At this appointment we will remove the separators if
they have not already fallen out. We need to try in
molar bands to get the correct size that fits around
your tooth like a jacket. Once we have selected the
correct molar band size we then take an impression (mould)
of your teeth with the molar bands in place so our orthodontic
technician can construct a tailor made appliance for
you. This appointment will take approximately 15 minutes.
An appointment is then scheduled for 2 weeks time.
Appliance Insert
At this appointment we cement the RME into position
in the mouth. We use glue which unfortunately does not
taste so good - but luckily we let you rinse out! This
appointment will take approximately 15 minutes. The
doctor will then inform the receptionist when you are
required to come back for a follow up appointment.
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