What is it and who is it for?
It is a highly specialized technique for the skeletal expansion of the palate in patients diagnosed with a narrow palate. In adolescents and adults, the palate bone becomes much more compact, and a simple palate expander is not sufficient to expand it.
The use of the MSE technique allows for the treatment of a narrow palate even in these patients.
What does it consist of
How it works
Planning
Following a detailed case study confirming the need for MSE treatment, a CBCT scan and three-dimensional planning are performed using dedicated software to determine the position of the MSE in the palate and the necessary number of mini-screws.
Installation
The expander is cemented and the mini-screws are inserted in the same session, lasting approximately 30 minutes.
Activation
The MSE is activated according to a specific procedure and protocol until the desired expansion is achieved.
Stabilization and start of orthodontic therapy
The MSE is kept in place for about 6 months to allow the bone to consolidate in its new position. Simultaneously, orthodontic therapy begins with fixed appliances or clear aligners.
23-year-old male patient with a narrow palate.
3D planning and application of the MSE with 6 mini-screws.
Photos of the palate and smile after MSE therapy and fixed appliance, duration 22 months.

