The active expansion phase (turning the key) typically lasts a few weeks to a couple of months. After that, the expander is usually left in place for another 3-6 months (or longer) to allow the new bone to solidify and stabilize the expansion.
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Schedule Free ConsultationThe active expansion phase (turning the key) typically lasts a few weeks to a couple of months. After that, the expander is usually left in place for another 3-6 months (or longer) to allow the new bone to solidify and stabilize the expansion.
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