MSE uses mini-screws (TADs) anchored directly into the bone on either side of the mid-palatal suture. When the jack screw is activated, it creates enough force to actually split the suture, resulting in true skeletal widening rather than just dental tipping. In my case, my IMW (inter-molar width) went from 37mm to 47mm. The expansion wasn’t just about a wider smile, it was a life-changing improvement for my airway and facial structure. #MSE #TADs #Orthodontics #SkeletalWidening #AirwayHealth #Fa

This patient had a life saving procedure to remove cancer from the upper arch called a maxillectomy. After the surgery there is a large palatal opening left, and the airflow is disrupted and brings hypernasal speech and difficulty with resonance and pronunciation. Gently sealing that area or “obturating” it with this prosthesis helps to bring back the structures lost and the airflow is redirected properly re-establishing her speech :) I love obturators ❤️ Drop your questions for my lovely patien

WHAT ARE OBTURATORS