Palatal expansion is the preliminary treatment for a narrow maxilla, or roof of the mouth. It is used to re-establish balance between the width of the upper and lower jaws. It is also known as maxillary expansion.
Palatal expansion should be attempted at a young age because midpalatal suture maturation occurs in teenage years, making expansion unpredictable or impossible. Correction of an improper jaw width relationship should also occur as early as possible to prevent negative effects on growth of the lower jaw.
RPE is an orthopedic tool to normalize the width of the upper jaw in young patients who are not skeletally mature.
MSE is a novel, minimally invasive technology which allows for expansion of the upper jaw in patients who are skeletally mature and not normally not candidates for non-surgical palatal expansion.
SARPE is indicated in very severe discrepancies in skeletally mature adults.
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