Maxillary Orthopaedics Vélez-Málaga

Correcting the structure of bone beyond the teeth

Some smiles can't be fixed simply by moving the teeth, because the problem lies at the base: the bone. Until recently, adults with misaligned jaws or narrow palates had no option but surgery in the operating room.

At Acosta Cubero Dental Clinic, Dr. Inmaculada Acosta is revolutionizing the treatment of complex cases using Maxillofacial Orthopedics and Skeletal Anchorage techniques (MARPE and Microscrews). We achieve minimally invasive structural changes to the face and bite, expanding the limits of what is possible without surgery.

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When braces aren't enough

What is Maxillary Orthopedics?

Traditional orthodontics aligns teeth, but orthopedics modifies the bones that support them. We use this specialty to treat skeletal discrepancies: when the upper jaw is very narrow, the lower jaw is set too far back, or there is a noticeable facial asymmetry.

Thanks to current technological advances, we can apply these treatments not only to children, but also to adolescents and adults, achieving facial harmony that improves aesthetics and, above all, respiratory and chewing function.

Minimally invasive

How are these devices attached?

We know that the word "screw" may sound intimidating, but the clinical reality is very different.

Digital Planning
With 3D CT, Dr. Acosta looks for the exact place where there is more bone and safety.
Painless Placement
It's done with a little local anesthetic. The gums in those areas have few nerve endings, so the placement is quick and painless.
Normal life
The micro-screws are barely noticeable and are easily removed at the end of the treatment, allowing the gum to heal within 24 hours without leaving a mark.
MARPE

Cutting-Edge Technology

Our Bone Correction Tools

To move bones or perform seemingly impossible tooth movements, we need firm "anchoring points." At our clinic, we use state-of-the-art temporary anchorage devices that do the hard work discreetly and effectively.

The solution to the narrow palate in adults. In the past, if an adult had a narrow palate, it could not be widened because the bone suture was already closed (fused).

What do we do? We use the MARPE (Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) technique. We place a special expander attached with micro-screws directly to the palatal bone.

The result: We were able to “open” the suture and widen the actual jawbone in adults. This not only corrects the crossbite but also greatly improves nasal breathing by widening the airways. No hospital surgery required!

The invisible “anchor”. They are small titanium devices (like an earring) that we place on the gum or palate with local anesthesia in seconds.

What are they for? They serve as a fixed point of support for moving complex teeth. Imagine we want to move a molar backward without shifting the front teeth: we use the screw for support, not the other teeth. They allow us to close difficult gaps, straighten impacted molars, or correct a gummy smile.

Appliances that combine with microscrews to bring all the upper teeth back.

Advantage: They avoid having to extract healthy premolars in cases of severe crowding or when the upper teeth are very “protruding” (Class II).

Structural Results

Beyond a simple alignment

Maxillofacial orthopedics is a game-changer. By correcting the bone structure, we obtain benefits that go far beyond simply having straight teeth.

Avoid Orthognathic Surgery

In many borderline cases, the use of MARPE or skeletal anchorage allows us to camouflage and correct the bone defect, saving the patient from undergoing hospital surgery or a traumatic recovery.

Facial Aesthetics

By correcting the width of the bone or the position of the jaw, we improve the support of the lips and cheeks, achieving a more harmonious profile.

Improves Breathing

By widening the upper jaw with MARPE, we automatically increase the volume of the nasal cavity. Many patients tell us that, for the first time, they can breathe properly through their nose and stop snoring.

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Our Difference

We know that terms like "screws in the gum" or "bone expansion" can be intimidating. However, these anatomical areas have very little sensitivity. The placement of these devices is done with a small dose of local anesthetic (just like for a filling) and is a quick and surprisingly comfortable procedure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Doubts about Orthopedics and Microscrews

These treatments are highly technical and innovative. It's normal to have questions about whether they're right for you or if they're uncomfortable. Here we answer the most frequently asked questions from our adult patients.

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The procedure is done under anesthesia and is painless. During the active phase (when you turn the screw at home), you may feel a strong pressure on your nose or cheekbones for a few minutes. This is a sign that the bone is remodeling. It is completely tolerable.

Yes, and that’s good news. When expanding the palate with MARPE, a space (diastema) often appears between the central incisors. This is physical proof that the bone suture has successfully opened. This gap is then closed very quickly with orthodontics (braces or Invisalign).

It depends on the movement we need to make. They can be in the mouth from a few months until the end of treatment. They are very hygienic and, once you get used to them, you forget you’re wearing them.

Aunque funciona mejor en adultos jóvenes (18-35 años), hemos tratado con éxito a pacientes de más de 40 años gracias al diseño personalizado de los aparatos y el apoyo de microtornillos. La Dra. Acosta evaluará la densidad de tu hueso con un TAC para ver si eres candidato.

Comprehensive Excellence

From invisible orthodontics to complex surgery or microscopic endodontics, specialists in caring for your health in Vélez-Málaga.

Ethics and humane treatment

Tratamos personas. Te garantizamos diagnósticos honestos, explicaciones claras y un plan de tratamiento diseñado para ti.

Precision technology

Diagnósticos digitales con escáner 3D, microscopios de alta gama y TAC dental para intervenciones más seguras, rápidas y predecibles.

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