MARPE Masterclass
Lecture, hands-on, live surgery
Dr. Daniele Cantarella
DDS, MS, PhD
Treviso October 24th 2025
Course Abstract
The course aims to illustrate the dental and skeletal effects of conventional maxillary expansion (RPE), surgically assisted palatal expansion (SARPE), and skeletal maxillary expansion (MSE) supported by palatal mini-screws.The characteristics of the MSE appliance, its clinical indications, the effects induced at the skeletal level, the implications for nasal breathing and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) will be analysed in detail.Numerous clinical cases will be presented with a detailed description of the various stages of treatment, as well as clinical cases with follow-ups after several years.During the hands on part, the modelling of the MSE and the insertion of mini-screws on typodonts will be explained.It will also be shown how to perform digital planning of the MSE appliance on the patient’s CBCT and the entire digital workflow.During the clinical session, participants will observe the placement of the MSE on a patient at the Cantarella Clinic in Treviso.
The course is open to orthodontists, dentists, ENT specialists, specialists in sleep medicine, maxillofacial surgeons, dental lab technicians.
The course aims to illustrate the dental and skeletal effects of conventional maxillary expansion (RPE), surgically assisted palatal expansion (SARPE), and skeletal maxillary expansion (MSE) supported by palatal mini-screws.The characteristics of the MSE appliance, its clinical indications, the effects induced at the skeletal level, the implications for nasal breathing and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS) will be analysed in detail.Numerous clinical cases will be presented with a detailed description of the various stages of treatment, as well as clinical cases with follow-ups after several years.During the hands on part, the modelling of the MSE and the insertion of mini-screws on typodonts will be explained.It will also be shown how to perform digital planning of the MSE appliance on the patient’s CBCT and the entire digital workflow.During the clinical session, participants will observe the placement of the MSE on a patient at the Cantarella Clinic in Treviso.
The course is open to orthodontists, dentists, ENT specialists, specialists in sleep medicine, maxillofacial surgeons, dental lab technicians.
Speaker
Daniele Cantarella
Dr Daniele Cantarella graduated in Dentistry from the University of Padua with a grade of 110 cum laude and specialised in Cranio-Mandibular Disorders and Posture at the same university.
He specialised in Orthodontics at the University of Ferrara.
He obtained Advanced Clinical Training in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) after completing a research project on the skeletal effects induced by palatal expanders supported by mini-screws. The results of the research were published in the journals Progress in Orthodontics and American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He completed the Two-year Postgraduate Programme in Orthodontics at Dr Richard McLaughlin’s Orthodontic Centre in San Diego (CA).He then obtained his PhD from the University of Milan, where he is currently a visit professor.
Member of SIDO, AIDoR, member of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), member of the E.H. Angle Society, Component of Southern California. Winner of the European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO) Award in 2019.
Daniele Cantarella
Dr Daniele Cantarella graduated in Dentistry from the University of Padua with a grade of 110 cum laude and specialised in Cranio-Mandibular Disorders and Posture at the same university.
He specialised in Orthodontics at the University of Ferrara.
He obtained Advanced Clinical Training in Orthodontics and a Master of Science in Oral Biology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) after completing a research project on the skeletal effects induced by palatal expanders supported by mini-screws. The results of the research were published in the journals Progress in Orthodontics and American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics. He completed the Two-year Postgraduate Programme in Orthodontics at Dr Richard McLaughlin’s Orthodontic Centre in San Diego (CA).He then obtained his PhD from the University of Milan, where he is currently a visit professor.
Member of SIDO, AIDoR, member of the World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO), member of the E.H. Angle Society, Component of Southern California. Winner of the European Federation of Orthodontics (FEO) Award in 2019.
Program
Lecture
- Conventional palatal expansion (RPE), surgically assistedpalatal expansion (SARPE), expansion with keletal maxillaryexpander (MSE): dental and skeletal effects
- MSE: characteristics of the device, instructions for use,errors to avoid in therapy planning and device positioning
- Non-surgical expansion with MSE: characteristics of thedevice, instructions for use, errors to avoid in therapy planningand device positioning
- MSE: characteristics of the appliance, indications for use,mistakes to avoid in therapy planning and appliance positioning
- Non-surgical expansion with MSE in adults
- MSE therapy: implications for nasal breathing andobstructive sleep apnoea (OSAS)
- MSE and face mask in orthopaedic therapy for Class IIIskeletal malocclusions
- Skeletal modifications induced by MSE in the middle third ofthe face: a new biomechanics of maxillary expansion
- Digital workflow with MSE (MSE Digital Workflow): CBCTplanning of the patient and MSE Cad-Cam with 6 or 8 mini-screws
- Minimally invasive surgical facilitation and MSE
Typodont demonstrantion
- Modelling of an MSE appliance on typodont (video)
- Positioning of the MSE appliance on typodont and insertionof mini-screws using a screwdriver and ratchet wrench
- Activation of the appliance
- Execution of digital planning of the MSE on the patient’s CBCT
Clinical part
- Course attendants will observe MSE placement on a patient
The course is in Italian with translation in English
Lecture
- Conventional palatal expansion (RPE), surgically assistedpalatal expansion (SARPE), expansion with keletal maxillaryexpander (MSE): dental and skeletal effects
- MSE: characteristics of the device, instructions for use,errors to avoid in therapy planning and device positioning
- Non-surgical expansion with MSE: characteristics of thedevice, instructions for use, errors to avoid in therapy planningand device positioning
- MSE: characteristics of the appliance, indications for use,mistakes to avoid in therapy planning and appliance positioning
- Non-surgical expansion with MSE in adults
- MSE therapy: implications for nasal breathing andobstructive sleep apnoea (OSAS)
- MSE and face mask in orthopaedic therapy for Class IIIskeletal malocclusions
- Skeletal modifications induced by MSE in the middle third ofthe face: a new biomechanics of maxillary expansion
- Digital workflow with MSE (MSE Digital Workflow): CBCTplanning of the patient and MSE Cad-Cam with 6 or 8 mini-screws
- Minimally invasive surgical facilitation and MSE
Typodont demonstrantion
- Modelling of an MSE appliance on typodont (video)
- Positioning of the MSE appliance on typodont and insertionof mini-screws using a screwdriver and ratchet wrench
- Activation of the appliance
- Execution of digital planning of the MSE on the patient’s CBCT
Clinical part
- Course attendants will observe MSE placement on a patient
The course is in Italian with translation in English
Course Schedule
- 8:30 – 9:00 : registration
- 9:00 – 13:30: lecture and typodont workshop at Hotel Maggior Consiglio in Treviso
- 13:30 – 14:30: lunch break
- 15:00 – 16:00 : clinical part at Cantarella Orthodontic Office in Treviso
- 8:30 – 9:00 : registration
- 9:00 – 13:30: lecture and typodont workshop at Hotel Maggior Consiglio in Treviso
- 13:30 – 14:30: lunch break
- 15:00 – 16:00 : clinical part at Cantarella Orthodontic Office in Treviso
Course venue
Morning session: Hotel Maggior Consiglio Via Strada Terraglio 140, Treviso, Italy
Afternoon session: Cantarella Clinic Via dei Da Prata 14, Treviso, Italy
Morning session: Hotel Maggior Consiglio Via Strada Terraglio 140, Treviso, Italy
Afternoon session: Cantarella Clinic Via dei Da Prata 14, Treviso, Italy
Registration
Partecipation Fee
Standard price
590,00 €
Price for residents enrolled in Orthodontics
(please submit a certificate of enrollment)
250,00 €
Price for dental lab technicians
190,00 €
All prices are VAT included.
Registration is guaranteed on first come first serve basis until fulfillment of available spots. Registration is considered valid only after receipt of copy of bank wire transfer.
Course is limited to 10 participants.
Bank Wire Transfer
IBAN: IT64J0585661660121571248441BIC/SWIFT: BPAAIT2B121
Beneficiary: Medical Micro Design S.r.l.
Organization of the Event
Medical Micro Design
Srl Via Monte Monfenera 24, 31044, Montebelluna (TV)
Email: info@mmdeu.com
Partecipation Fee
| Standard price | 590,00 € |
| Price for residents enrolled in Orthodontics (please submit a certificate of enrollment) |
250,00 € |
| Price for dental lab technicians | 190,00 € |
All prices are VAT included.
Registration is guaranteed on first come first serve basis until fulfillment of available spots. Registration is considered valid only after receipt of copy of bank wire transfer.
Course is limited to 10 participants.
Bank Wire Transfer
IBAN: IT64J0585661660121571248441BIC/SWIFT: BPAAIT2B121
Beneficiary: Medical Micro Design S.r.l.
Organization of the Event
Medical Micro Design
Srl Via Monte Monfenera 24, 31044, Montebelluna (TV)
Email: info@mmdeu.com