ADVANCED ORTHODONTICS · TEENS & ADULTS

MARPE & MASPE
palatal expansion.

Narrow palate

More room to breathe:
palatal expansion for teens and adults.

SKELETAL EXPANSION · NO MAJOR SURGERY

MARPE · MASPE · SARPE

A narrow palate leaves less room for the tongue and can restrict airflow through the nose. Skeletal expansion techniques widen the upper jaw without major surgery, improving both dental space and breathing.

We work mainly with teens and adults, taking on cases where growth is already complete and a more advanced orthodontic approach is required. We specialize in skeletal expansion techniques such as MARPE, SARPE, MASPE, and other expansion systems for adult patients, opening up treatment options well beyond conventional orthodontics.

We carry out orthodontic treatment in direct coordination with our dental sleep medicine team, building functional and respiratory findings into the treatment plan to improve stability and long-term results.

WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MARPE, MASPE, AND SARPE?

Before recommending any appliance, we get to the root of the problem.

MARPE

MASPE

SARPE

MARPE, MASPE, and SARPE are upper-jaw expansion techniques chosen according to age and how far the palatal suture has fused. A prior evaluation determines which one fits each case; no single option works for everyone.

WHEN IS IT ASSESSED?

Signs in patients whose growth is already advanced

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