MSE | MARPE:
Advanced Palatal Expansion for Adults and Teens
At Align Beauty Orthodontics, Dr. Jiafeng Gu offers cutting-edge solutions for patients with a narrow upper jaw or airway concerns using MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander) and custom MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expander).
What Is MSE/MARPE?
Traditional expanders rely on teeth to widen the upper jaw, which limits their effectiveness in older teens and adults. The MSE and MARPE systems use tiny titanium screws anchored directly to the palate, allowing for true skeletal expansion. This technique gently separates the midpalatal suture, widening the upper jaw safely and predictably—even after growth has stopped.
Benefits of Skeletal Expansion
MSE and MARPE offer more than just cosmetic improvements. They can:
- Create space for crowded teeth without extractions
- Correct crossbites and narrow arches
- Improve facial balance and smile aesthetics
- Enhance nasal airflow and breathing capacity
- Reduce snoring and sleep apnea symptoms caused by airway constriction
By expanding the nasal cavity, many patients notice better breathing during sleep, less nasal congestion, and improved overall sleep quality.
Dr. Gu is a board-certified orthodontist and one of the early providers of MSE expanders, offering this advanced treatment since 2018. He has received extensive training from world leaders in skeletal expansion—Dr. Won Moon, Dr. Ilya Lipkin, and Dr. Richard Ting— and has successfully treated hundreds of teens and adults using MSE and MARPE.