Many people think that all orthodontic expander screws are four turns equal 1mm expansion. However, the reality is that most expander screws are 5 turns to 1mm expansion. Also, there are other variations to this common misconception.

Many people think that all orthodontic expander screws are four turns equal 1mm expansion. However, the reality is that most expander screws are 5 turns to 1mm expansion. Also, there are other variations to this common misconception.