The Morelli Fan-Type Rapid Expander 10mm is a rapid fan expansion screw rated for a 10 mm opening. The manufacturer designs it for anterior expansion of the upper arch and mounts it in the anterior palatine region.
Key Features
Anterior upper arch focus — designed by the manufacturer for anterior expansion of the upper arch
Anterior palatine mounting — positioned in the anterior palatine region of the appliance
Rapid expansion protocol — built for rapid, rather than slow, expansion schedules
10 mm opening — rated by the manufacturer at a 10 mm opening
Anti-reverse mechanism — the mechanism keeps the screw from turning back on its own once it has been advanced
Secure locking system — the position reached after each activation is held in place
Technical Specifications
Material: Stainless steel
Opening: 10 mm
Mounting Region: Anterior palatine region
Quantity: 1 piece
Purpose: Rapid anterior expansion of the upper arch, including patients with craniofacial anomalies such as cleft palate
Certifications: FDA Approved, CE Approved, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485:2016
Country of Manufacture: Brazil
Package Includes: 1 expansion screw
Clinical Applications
Rapid anterior maxillary expansion in the upper arch.
Craniofacial anomaly treatment including patients with cleft palate.
Anterior palatine appliances assembled around a fan-opening mechanism.
Is anterior maxillary expansion the goal of the appliance?
A 10 mm rapid fan mechanism built for the anterior palate addresses exactly that region.