Use of Miniscrew-assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion in Children: Case Reports
10.5933/JKAPD.2025.52.2.239
- Author:
Yoo Jin LEE
1
;
Hyuntae KIM
;
Ji-Soo SONG
;
Teo Jeon SHIN
;
Hong-Keun HYUN
;
Young-Jae KIM
;
Jung-Wook KIM
;
Ki-Taeg JANG
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:
Journal of Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
2025;52(2):239-252
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The use of miniscrew-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) has yielded successful outcomes in late adolescence and early adulthood, particularly in correcting transverse maxillary discrepancies and enhancing airway expansion. This report presents three cases of children at different dentition stages treated with MARPE. In one patient with severe crowding, MARPE enabled dental alignment without the need for premolar extractions. Additionally, MARPE combined with facemask therapy improved the patient’s facial profile, resulting in high patient and guardian satisfaction. These cases highlight MARPE’s potential as an effective treatment for maxillary discrepancies and severe arch length discrepancies in children.
