The role of micro-implant-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) in clinical orthodontics — a literature review

Abstract A maxillary transverse deficiency is a common craniofacial problem. Rapid palatal expansion (RPE) has been traditionally considered for the treatment of children and young adolescents, but this not applicable in late adolescents or adults due to ossification facial sutures. surgically assisted rapid (SARPE) was initially advocated group patients, surgical procedure associated with morbidity. As temporary anchorage devices (TADs) have recently popularly applied clinical orthodontics, micro-implant-assisted (MARPE) employed facilitate skeletally mature patients. There various proposed MARPE designs outcomes appear promising. The aim present article discuss role orthodontics by reviewing its background, design, indications, effects, stability, limitations current literature. effects two types MARPE, bone-borne tooth-bone-borne (hybrid), will be individually assessed.