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Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE)

From £169.99

A custom-made, removable RPE appliance with a central expansion screw, stainless-steel framework, and two lateral acrylic pads. Made for your selected upper or lower jaw.

(3 customer reviews)

Acrylic Color

Choose the color of the acrylic parts of the appliance.

Add-ons

Headgear

Required if you don’t have existing dental impressions.

Required if you don’t have existing dental impressions.

Required if you don’t have existing dental impressions.

Total: £169.99

Configuration Guide

This guide explains the physical construction and appearance of the options shown above. It does not provide treatment advice or activation instructions. If a requested combination is not listed, add it to the checkout Notes field. Our technicians will review it before production and contact you if clarification is required or the request cannot be made.

Upper/Lower Jaw

Choose which part of your mouth the appliance will be made for:

Upper Jaw:
Includes one appliance made for the upper jaw. A suitable upper impression or compatible scan is required.

Lower Jaw:
Includes one appliance made for the lower jaw. A suitable lower impression or compatible scan is required.

Upper & Lower Jaw:
Includes separate upper and lower appliances unless the product description identifies an integrated bimaxillary construction. Suitable records for both jaws are required. A bite registration may also be requested for an integrated bimaxillary product.

Color and appearance

Acrylic Color

Choose the color of the acrylic parts of the appliance. The public selector shows the shades that can be represented most clearly on screen. Additional available colors and multi-color placement can be requested in the checkout Notes field for compatible acrylic constructions.

Add Silver Glitter

Adds silver glitter to the selected acrylic color.

Ligature Color

Choose the color of the elastic ligatures fitted around the brackets. Available colors are shown in the selector.

Palate Design

Select the type of palatal coverage:

Full Palatal Plate

Uses a full acrylic plate across the palate of an upper appliance.

Horseshoe Palatal Plate

Uses a U-shaped acrylic plate with an open central palate area.

Add-ons

Headgear Tubes

Adds compatible metal tubes to the appliance for connection to a separately selected facebow. The facebow or headgear is not included unless it is selected separately.

Tongue Crib

Adds a wire-grid component behind the front teeth. Its exact shape and position depend on the selected appliance.

Reverse Pull Hooks

Adds metal attachment hooks in the product-specific standard position for connection to a compatible separately supplied reverse pull face mask.

Acrylic-Covered Labial Bow

Adds a clear acrylic covering to the visible front section of the labial wire.

Add Cheek Guards

Adds bilateral acrylic side shields to a compatible construction.

Extra-Thick Acrylic

Uses a thicker acrylic construction than the standard version. This adds material and may make the appliance feel bulkier.

Add Lip Bumper

Adds a U-shaped wire component with an acrylic-covered front section positioned in front of the lower teeth. Exact placement depends on the selected appliance.

Additional Expansion Screw

Adds another screw assembly and corresponding acrylic sectioning where the selected construction has sufficient space. Exact placement must be specified or confirmed before production.

Tongue Bead (Pearl)

Adds a small smooth bead to a wire component in the product-specific standard position.

Add Impression Kit

If you don’t already have dental impressions or digital scans, select this option to receive our easy-to-use impression kit, complete with instructions.

The Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE) is a custom-made, removable appliance with a genuine orthodontic expansion screw, a stainless-steel framework, and two broad acrylic pads.

The pads cover the back-tooth areas on either side, while the metal framework connects them to the screw at the center. This acrylic-pad construction gives the appliance its characteristic RPE appearance.

Choose an appliance made for your upper or lower jaw. Each appliance is supplied for one selected jaw.

High-quality material

We use only high-quality materials from industry-leading manufacturers to ensure the durability and safety of our products.

Our products are crafted with premium orthodontic acrylic made in Germany and 100% BPA-free, so you can wear it confidently for years to come.

Handcrafted in Our Dental Lab

Each device is individually crafted by skilled dental technicians using your dental impressions. Combining traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques, we ensure a perfect fit and exceptional quality – just like your orthodontist would provide.

Easy At-Home Ordering

Simply add our Impression Kit and take your dental impressions comfortably at home. The kit includes trays in two sizes, high-precision VPS material, and easy instructions. Once we receive your impressions, we take care of the rest – and ship your custom-made product straight to your door.

Questions? Check the “How It Works” and “FAQ” tabs for more info or contact our support team anytime.

Ordering a custom-made dental product has never been easier. Our process is simple and guided from start to finish:

1. Place Your Order

Choose your product and place your order online.
Need impressions? Simply add our Impression Kit.

2. Take Your Impressions at Home

If you don’t already have recent dental impressions, we’ll send you an easy-to-use Impression Kit, which includes:

  • 2 impression trays (sizes M and L)
  • Professional-grade VPS impression material
  • Step-by-step instructions

3. Send Your Impressions to Us

After taking your impressions, send them to one of our return addresses – located in the USA, UK, or EU. We’ll guide you based on your location.

4. We Create Your Custom Product

Once we receive your impressions, our experienced dental technicians start crafting your order. Most products are ready within 10-20 business days of receiving your impressions.

5. Delivered to Your Door

We ship your finished product straight to your home. Worldwide shipping is available and tracking is always included.

That’s it! Your custom-made dental product – directly from the lab, delivered right to your door.

Expanders

  • Are the expansion screws genuine orthodontic components?

    Yes. Our expander-style appliances use genuine orthodontic expansion screws and professional laboratory construction. The screws are not dummy props. This construction does not establish individual suitability for treatment or guarantee a dental or skeletal effect.

  • Can I order an appliance for orthodontic treatment?

    Standard consumer orders are not supplied for orthodontic treatment. For treatment-related needs, consult a licensed local orthodontist. Any request for treatment-purpose manufacture requires separate review and an individual prescription specifying the appliance’s construction. BracesShop does not diagnose, plan treatment, or provide clinical supervision.

  • Can you help me compare the different appliance designs?

    We can explain the physical construction, available options, and required records for each design. We cannot recommend an appliance for a dental condition or treatment goal. A licensed local orthodontist must assess treatment-related suitability.

  • Can I personalize the colors and construction?

    Yes. Choose from the options shown in the product configurator. For another available acrylic color, a multi-color design, or a construction request that is not listed, describe your preferences in checkout Notes. Our technicians will review special requests before fabrication. Some requests may require an additional charge, which will be confirmed with you.

  • What happens after I place my order?

    We make your appliance from suitable dental impressions or compatible intraoral scans. If you need an impression kit, you can order it together with the appliance. Upload clear impression photos through the customer portal and wait for approval and return instructions before sending the impressions. Scan files can also be uploaded through the portal. Fabrication begins after suitable records have been received and checked.

  • Do you ship internationally?

    Yes, we ship worldwide from the USA and the EU! We have return addresses in the USA, UK, and EU for your convenience. Shipping costs are calculated at checkout, and tracking is included with every order.

  • Is an impression kit required for my order?

    You need suitable records for each jaw required by your selected appliance and options, but you do not necessarily need a new impression kit. Recent dentist-taken impressions or compatible intraoral scans may be used after review. Records from a previous BracesShop order may also be reusable if they remain available and your teeth have not changed. If you do not have suitable records, you can add an impression kit to your order.

  • What is the return process for my impressions?

    Upload clear photos through the customer portal linked in your order-status emails. If you cannot use the portal, email the photos with your order number to [email protected]. After approval, you will receive the appropriate return instructions and address or return label. Please wait for these instructions before sending your impressions.

  • Will I receive screw activation or adjustment instructions?

    No. BracesShop does not provide screw activation, adjustment, or treatment instructions. Any treatment-related activation or adjustment must be determined and supervised by a licensed local orthodontist.

3 reviews for Rapid Palatal Expander (RPE)

  1. EJK (verified owner) –

    I brought an RPE after significant research on FB groups, ChatGTP, Google you name it. Most say these devices don’t work. However my experience with guidance from my biological dentist has been fantastic. I have had no teeth tipping, no cavities, no pain, no tooth damage. I have the acrylic RPE. I have gained around 4mm maxillary expansion. Wearing only at night.

    I highly recommend getting a sonic dental pod for cleaning. I have good oral hygiene but they end up stinky.

    I’m now looking at what I need next which I will be looking at the 3D Swartz with headgear for anterior expansion and a lower device.

    All in all so pleased!!

  2. Jason (verified owner) –

    Excellent service.

    Second appliance bought. Excellent service and excellent appliance. Thank you bracesshop team.

  3. Calvin (verified owner) –

    Exellent

    Very good appliance. Very comfortable to wear

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