MARPE Palatal Expansion
Mini-implant assisted rapid palatal expansion for teens and adults, widening the palate without jaw surgery in many cases.
MARPE anchors an expander to the palate with tiny titanium mini-implants, so the appliance widens the bone itself rather than tipping teeth, even after growth has finished.
After a scan and X-rays confirm you're a candidate, the mini-implants are placed in a short, numbed visit. You turn the expander on a set schedule while Dr. Sarit monitors the widening week by week.
A wider palate creates room for crowded teeth, corrects crossbites and can open the nasal airway, and for many adults it replaces surgical expansion entirely.
MARPE is for older teens and adults with a narrow upper jaw or crossbite, patients who were once told expansion would require surgery. Because the mini-implants anchor the force in bone, it works after the palate has fused, and candidacy comes down to your scan and X-rays.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about marpe palatal expansion.
Placing the mini-implants takes minutes under local anesthetic, and most patients describe pressure rather than pain. Expansion turns feel like a regular expander: a minute of pressure, sometimes a tingle at the nose, settling quickly.
Active expansion typically runs several weeks, then the appliance stays in place for a few months while new bone fills in and stabilizes the width. You'll have a personal timeline before anything is placed, and short check-ins along the way.
For many adults, MARPE achieves skeletal expansion without an operating room, which means lower cost and easier recovery. Some severe cases still do best surgically, and your scan will show honestly which side of the line you're on.
Photos, a digital scan and X-rays reveal whether your palate suits mini-implant expansion. You leave with a candid answer on candidacy, a realistic timeline and one all-inclusive fee before anything is decided or placed.
MARPE is quoted as one all-inclusive fee at your consultation, covering the appliance, mini-implants, placement and every follow-up visit. In-house payment plans and CareCredit financing spread the cost; our Financing page explains both.
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