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I want to get skeletal expansion is marpe good for me I have an asymmetrical palate too it's for aesthetics too what would be the cost of treatment
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MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) may be an appropriate treatment option. However, suitability depends on your skeletal maturity, the degree of maxillary constriction, and the condition of your mid-palatal suture, which should be assessed with a clinical examination and CBCT scan.
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Hello. I understand your concern. Whether you should go for MARPE alone or in combination of orthodontic treatment along with MARPE requires well treatment planning with required diagnostic analysis like CBCT .
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Consult an Orthodontic & Maxillofacial Orthopaedic.
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Whether MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) is suitable for you cannot be determined based on age alone. At 18 years, MARPE may still be a viable option in some cases, but a clinical examination along with CBCT imaging and orthodontic assessment is required to evaluate the palatal suture, severity of constriction, and facial asymmetry.
If your concern is an asymmetrical palate and facial aesthetics, treatment planning should focus on the underlying skeletal and dental discrepancy. Depending on the findings, options may include MARPE, conventional orthodontics, or in certain cases, surgically assisted expansion.
The cost varies significantly depending on the complexity of the case, the appliance used, and whether additional orthodontic treatment is required.
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An in-person consultation with an Orthodontist is necessary for an accurate treatment plan and cost estimate.
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Hello,
MARPE (Miniscrew-Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) can be a very effective treatment for young adults with a narrow upper jaw, crossbite, crowding, or transverse maxillary deficiency. At 18 years of age, you may still be a good candidate, but suitability depends on a detailed clinical examination and CBCT evaluation.
If your concern is an asymmetrical palate, MARPE alone may or may not fully correct the asymmetry. The treatment plan depends on whether the asymmetry is skeletal, dental, or related to jaw position. In some cases, additional orthodontic treatment with braces or aligners may be required after expansion.
I would recommend consulting an Orthodontist for:
⢠Clinical examination
⢠CBCT scan evaluation
⢠Assessment of skeletal maturity
⢠Comprehensive treatment planning
The cost varies significantly depending on the complexity of the case, type of MARPE appliance used, and the need for further orthodontic treatment.
Regards,
Dr. Mohit Gautam
BDS, MDS (Endodontist)
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Consult an Orthodontist and get a CBCT scan done to determine whether MARPE is the most suitable option for your case.
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The earlier skeletal expansion is evaluated in young adults, the higher the chances of achieving successful non-surgical expansion.
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Marpe depends on the age of the patient. Usually it works great. It ranges from 15k to 40k.
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These kind of cases are always handled by an orthodontist,
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Hello since you are 18 years it will work for palatal expansion somewhat , i think it would be a good option for you . The price would depend on a lot of things but would be approx anywhere from 20k to 1.5 lakh
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Dr. Taniya Pravin Israni
Endodontist
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While marpe for palatal expansion is a choice to consider but the final desicion can only be made upon studying the cbct scans which will show the rate of bone fusion since you are already 18 years.
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I would suggest you to visit an orthodontist that specifically specializes in maxillary skeletal expansion (MSE) since it is a technique sensitive procedure. Also the treatment charges would be a bit higher above 40k.
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