RPE
Maximum force. Rapid expansion. Removable. The strongest option in the lineup, built for cases where the Schwarz doesn't push hard enough.
WHY IT WORKS:
14 days to change your mind. Unopened items can be returned for a full refund.
- Heavy-duty jackscrew — 0.9mm per turn, real force, not consumer-grade
- Custom acrylic — built to your impressions
- Medical-grade biocompatible — surgical stainless steel + German BPA-free acrylic
- Handcrafted by qualified dental technicians
- 0.9mm/turn jackscrew — the strongest option in the lineup
- German BPA-free acrylic base
- Surgical stainless steel hardware
Your orthodontist or dentist sets the turning schedule and duration based on your case. Progress is gradual and monitored.
Turn the screw exactly as directed by your supervising orthodontist or dentist. Do not adjust the schedule on your own.
Custom removable appliance, handmade to your dental impressions. Requires an impression kit or in-person scan before fabrication. For informational purposes only. Not a medical treatment. Use under qualified supervision recommended.
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ACRYLIC COLOR:
Choose the color of the acrylic parts of the appliance.
Not sure which expander is right for you?
Answer a couple of quick questions and we'll match you with the right appliance for your goal.
Custom-made in a dental lab from your own impression.
This quiz is a guide, not a diagnosis — always confirm with your dentist before ordering.
What's your main goal?
This helps us understand your priorities
Which of these sound like you?
Select all that apply
How does your bite align?
When you close your mouth naturally
Overbite: Upper teeth significantly cover lower
Underbite: Lower jaw/teeth sit in front of upper
Quick palate width check
When you smile wide, can you see your last molars?
If you can't see your back teeth when smiling, it often indicates a narrow palate that would benefit from expansion.
How severe would you say?
This calibrates the right intervention level
What best describes your case?
This helps us find your best fit
Your match:
This quiz is a guide, not a diagnosis. All appliances are custom-made and must be fitted and supervised by a qualified dentist or orthodontist — we recommend discussing your results with one before purchasing.
Also recommended: Reverse Pull Facemask
For a recessed mid-face, a reverse pull facemask paired with the expander helps bring the maxilla forward.
Also recommended: Reverse Pull Facemask
An underbite pattern often means the upper jaw is set back — pairing RPE with a reverse pull facemask helps bring it forward while widening the palate.
Which expander should you choose?Compare our 3 expanders and find the one that matches your goal
 SchwarzGetting started |
 3-Way SchwarzAdvanced cases |
 RPEMaximum force |
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| Price | $533.00 | $651.00 | $651.00 |
| Expansion screws | 1 lateral screw | 3 screws (1 lateral + 2 sagittal) | 1 reinforced jackscrew |
| Expansion speed | 0.8mm / turn | 0.8mm / turn | 0.9mm / turn (fastest) |
| Expansion direction | Lateral only | Lateral + anterior (3D) | Lateral, maximum force |
| Material | Premium German acrylic | Premium German acrylic | German acrylic + surgical steel |
| Removable | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Made | Custom-made, dental lab | Custom-made, dental lab | Custom-made, dental lab |
| Ideal for | Simple lateral palate expansion | Anterior dental crowding or an underdeveloped mid-face | Cases requiring maximum expansion force |
| History | Used in orthodontics since 1956 | Based on the classic Schwarz, with added sagittal screws | Derived from the Schwarz, with a reinforced jackscrew for more force |
| Adjustment schedule | Set by your dentist/orthodontist | Set by your dentist/orthodontist | Set by your dentist/orthodontist |
| View product | View product | View product |
Frequently Asked Questions
RPE uses a heavier-duty jackscrew at 0.9mm/turn — built for cases where the standard Schwarz doesn't push hard enough.
Yes — it's a removable appliance you can take out to eat and clean.
Yes, this is custom-fabricated to your impressions in a dental lab for a precise fit.
No — given the force involved, this should only be used under the supervision of a qualified orthodontist or dentist.
Surgical-grade stainless steel hardware and German BPA-free acrylic — medical-grade, biocompatible materials.