MARPE and MSE Expansion: What El Dorado Hills Adults Should Know
· Legendary Orthodontics
Why adult expansion used to mean surgery
Once growth ends, the upper jaw is harder to widen with a traditional expander. MARPE and MSE use tiny miniscrews to anchor the expander to bone, which can widen the jaw in many teens and adults without surgery.
Who is a candidate?
People with a narrow upper jaw, crossbite or severe crowding may benefit. Dr. Andrey Gaiduchik has advanced training in adult expansion. An in-person evaluation is the only way to know.