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Maxillary orthopedics

Maxillary orthopedics for your child in Bogotá: guiding growth in time

Maxillary orthopedics guides the growth of the bones of the mouth while your child is growing. I'm Dr. Kelly Palacio, a specialist in Orthodontics and Maxillary Orthopedics: I examine your child and explain what they need and when.

Maxillary orthopedics from

COP 2,500,000

Depending on the case; I explain it in writing at the assessment.

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Dr. Kelly Palacio examining a child at her office in north Bogotá

Assessment

Your child's first visit

  1. Dr. Kelly Palacio with a mother and her daughter during the assessment

    1. I examine your child

    I look at how they breathe, how they bite and how they are growing, with you present.

  2. Dr. Kelly Palacio with a child at her office

    2. I explain it calmly

    I show you with photos what I found and what the options are, and whether it is better to start now or wait.

  3. Hyrax rapid palatal expander

    3. Written plan and price

    The assessment takes about 45 minutes and costs COP 120,000. An X-ray, if needed, is done separately in the same building (COP 37,000).

Appliances

The appliances I use in maxillary orthopedics

Swipe to see each one. At the assessment I decide which one your child needs, based on growth and bite.

  • Hyrax appliance

    HyraxMost used

    Rapid palatal expansion. The one I use most in my practice.

  • Haas appliance

    Haas

    Expands the palate with support on the acrylic of the palate.

  • Expansion plate appliance

    Expansion plate

    Removable plate that expands the palate gradually.

  • Quad-Helix appliance

    Quad-Helix

    Expands the palate slowly and gently.

  • Twin Block appliance

    Twin Block

    Two-piece functional appliance that guides the position of the jaw.

  • Bionator appliance

    Bionator

    Removable functional appliance that guides jaw growth.

  • Fränkel regulator appliance

    Fränkel regulator

    Functional regulator that helps widen space and correct the bite.

  • Klammt activator appliance

    Klammt activator

    Removable functional activator to guide the bite.

  • Face mask appliance

    Face mask

    Guides the growth of the upper jaw forward.

  • Planas tracks appliance

    Planas tracks

    Guide the movements of the jaw when chewing.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

At what age should my child have a first check-up?

A first check-up is recommended at age 7. I also see older children and teenagers (12 to 13 years old). At the assessment I tell you whether it is better to start now or wait.

How much does maxillary orthopedics cost?

From COP 2,500,000 depending on the case; I explain it in writing at the assessment.

Which appliance do you use most?

Rapid palatal expansion (Hyrax). The assessment defines which one your child needs.

Do you attend in English?

Yes. Message me on WhatsApp in English or Spanish.

Visit

Where to find me

  • Address: Centro Médico Dalí, Calle 97 #23-37, 7th floor, office 708, Bogotá (north). Parking is available in the building.
  • Hours: Monday to Saturday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
  • Phone and WhatsApp: +57 301 669 8351
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Message me on WhatsApp and we will arrange your appointment. We attend in English and Spanish.

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