Pursuit for Optimum Skeletal Expansion: Case
Reports on Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal
Expansion (MARPE)

Neeraj Eknath Kolge; Vivek J Patni; Sheetal S Potnis; Swapnag; ha Ravindra Kate; Floyd Stanley Fern; es; Chetna Dadarao Sirsat

doi:10.21767/2469-2980.100059

Abstract

Pursuit for Optimum Skeletal Expansion: Case Reports on Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion (MARPE)

Incorporation of mini screws in a conventional RPE appliance transforms it into a MARPE appliance. Mini screws ensure maximum skeletal expansion, keeping the dental expansion and resultant side effects to a minimum. Various designs have been recommended by authors around the globe; exclusively bone borne, teeth-bone borne and tissue-bone borne with two/ four mini screws in the assembly. Paramedian area 3 mm lateral to the suture in 1^st premolar region is considered the most appropriate site for placement of mini screws. Anterior screws are placed in the rugae area while posterior screws in the para-midsagittal area. This article (case series) describes three cases treated with MARPE appliance designs and protocols.

Author(s):

Neeraj Eknath Kolge, Vivek J Patni, Sheetal S Potnis, Swapnagandha Ravindra Kate, Floyd Stanley Fernandes and Chetna Dadarao Sirsat

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