TECHNIQUE CLINIC
In-Office Fabrication of a Simple Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander
The authors describes a simple way to fabricate a MARPE appliance for transverse expansion of a skeletally constricted maxilla. Two extension wires are connected from the Hyrax screw to four palatal miniscrews for stability, allowing ample tongue space and facilitating oral hygiene.
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