WHAT'S RPE?

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WHAT'S RPE?

#1 Post by Seesa_In_Braces »

What's RPE? Sorry im really curious, after all i've been seeing a lot of that in posts lately... Can anyone enlighten me?
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#2 Post by bbsadmin »

RPE stands for Rapid Palate Expansion. It is a procedure for people who need their palates expanded as part of their orthodontic treatment.
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