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This review aims to compare the efficacy of mini-screw-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) against conventional rapid palatal expansion (RPE).

February 2, 2026International Journal of Orthodontic Rehabilitation

Comparison of Efficacy between Tooth Borne and Bone Borne Mini Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion with Conventional Palatal Expansion – A Systematic Review

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ADAnjusha DivakarCentre for Global Health Research AGAshwin Mathew GeorgeTirunelveli Medical College PTPrasanna Arvind T.RSaveetha University

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A systematic review reveals MARPE’s advantages in skeletal expansion and reduced side effects in late adolescents, suggesting efficient treatment options.

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This review aims to compare the efficacy of mini-screw-assisted rapid palatal expansion (MARPE) against conventional rapid palatal expansion (RPE).
Conducted electronic and manual searches based on PICO eligibility parameters.
Assessed risk of bias using ROB-2 for randomized trials and ROBINS-I for non-randomized studies.
Synthesized evidence narratively to evaluate skeletal, dentoalveolar, and periodontal outcomes.
MARPE demonstrated higher skeletal effectiveness with midpalatal suture opening rates of 84-100%.
Nasal width increases were consistently greater with MARPE compared to conventional RPE.
Dentoalveolar changes with MARPE were minimal, showing less molar inclination than traditional methods.
Periodontal findings favored MARPE with less bone and alveolar height loss, suggesting better preservation of tissues.

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Divakar et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fb97c1c9540dea80d730 https://doi.org/10.56501/intjorthodrehabil.164.ijor0044

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A systematic review reveals MARPE’s advantages in skeletal expansion and reduced side effects in late adolescents, suggesting efficient treatment options.

Comparison of Efficacy between Tooth Borne and Bone Borne Mini Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion with Conventional Palatal Expansion – A Systematic Review

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Comparison of Efficacy between Tooth Borne and Bone Borne Mini Implant Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion with Conventional Palatal Expansion – A Systematic Review

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