Maxillary skeletal expander (MSE)

13-year-old female 

Chief complaint: “I don’t like my front teeth, which are not straight.” 

Link: https://doi.org/10.1590/2177-6709.26.6.e2120114.oar

Attachment: Maxillary protraction and vertical control utilizing skeletal anchorage for midfacial-maxillary deficiency

Initial: Flattened cheeks, anterior crossbite, and moderate crowding 

Treatment: Maxillary palatal expander (MSE) with a facemask, followed by braces

 

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