Fundamental course about
MARPE & SKELETAL EXPANSION
~ 5 hours of content,
159 additional resources
(articles and guides)
The problem this course solves
In adults, a narrow maxilla usually means a compromise.
Dentoalveolar expansion, camouflage, or a referral to surgery.
Without skeletal expansion, orthodontists fall back on alternative methods for transverse discrepancies, often limited by the patient's age or a lack of supporting structures. The treatment plan bends around what the method can do.
MARPE transfers the expansion force to bone through mini-implants. Whether it works for a given patient depends on case selection on CBCT, appliance design and the activation protocol. That is what this course teaches, step by step, in the order you use it in the clinic.
Illustration. Midpalatal suture and skeletal width on a coronal slice.
What you'll be able to do
From CBCT to retention, the whole protocol.
The modules follow the order of a real MARPE case: diagnosis, device, laboratory, installation, activation, retention.
- 01 Select patients: assess the midpalatal and zygomaticomaxillary sutures and skeletal width on CBCT.
- 02 Choose the MARPE device and plan TAD placement with a surgical navigation template.
- 03 Work with your dental technician: appliance design, expansion screw, digital or analog workflow.
- 04 Install, activate and retain, and prevent the typical installation and activation errors.
Lecturer
Mark Radzhabov, orthodontist.
Mark leads every MARPE case in his department. The course collects what he and his team have learned over the years, with research and guides attached to every lesson.
Dr Mark Radzhabov is an orthodontist with 12 years of practice. He heads the orthodontic department of the Polniy Poryadok clinic branch in Gatchina, near St Petersburg, where he is responsible for all clinical cases treated with MARPE.
He teaches practical classes at the OrthodontExpert school for orthodontists. More than 110 specialists from 30+ countries have taken his MARPE course.
Credentials
- Orthodontist, 12 years of clinical practice
- Graduate of Pavlov First St Petersburg State Medical University, 2013
- Head of orthodontic department, Polniy Poryadok clinic (Gatchina)
- Practical classes at the OrthodontExpert school
- 110+ orthodontists trained in 30+ countries
Cases
Results from Mark's practice.
Expansion cases from Mark's practice, with his case notes. Open a case for the full photo set and treatment details.
MARPE + face maskMesial occlusion and anterior crossbite. Growing patient, still under follow-up.
MARPE + TADs, age 9Skeletal narrowing, no space for the canine and second premolar, poor nasal breathing.
MARPE + Damon Q2Skeletal narrowing of the maxilla, crowding, ENT problems.
MARPE + molar distalizationSevere space deficit and skeletal narrowing, treated without extractions.
20 months, stable at 3 yearsCrossbite, pronounced skeletal narrowing and crowding, treated at peak growth.
Haas expansion, then Damon QSkeletal expansion in mixed dentition, second phase of 18 months.
Open bite, narrow archesNarrowing of both jaw bases, open bite, crowding and upward-displaced canine.
Narrow jaw basesPartial crossbite, canine supraposition, midline shift, crowding.
Age 16, about 18 monthsCrossbite, crowding, initial skeletal Class III. Controlled expansion with Damon Q2.
Just over 20 monthsCrossbite, narrow upper jaw, crowding in both arches.
Expansion at 6, braces at 13Preventive upper-arch expansion, then 16 months of Damon treatment.
Damon, 20 monthsSlow, controlled arch expansion.
Syllabus
30 lessons. Every title visible.
6 modules, about 5 hours of video and 159 clinical resources: research articles, protocols and guides for every lesson. Open a module to see its lessons.
01 Introduction to MARPE
- 1.1Why is MARPE gaining popularity?
- 1.2Which is more effective: braces or skeletal expansion?
- 1.3The history of skeletal expansion
- 1.4Overview of skeletal expansion devices: RPE, SARPE, MARPE
- 1.5Your first patient with MARPE: clinical case analysis
02 Anatomy and biomechanics
- 2.1The role of maxillary anatomy in skeletal expansion: topography, growth and development
- 2.2How to achieve the best skeletal effects: anatomy of the palatine suture
- 2.3How the ZMS and TPS sutures affect skeletal expansion
- 2.4How the structure and shape of the palate affect device selection
- 2.5How the nasal cavity and tongue affect narrowing of the upper jaw
- 2.6Types of skeletal expansion: biomechanics
- 2.7Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
03 Diagnostics and CBCT analysis
- 3.1Consultation and diagnosis of your patient
- 3.2Impressions and scans: do I need to choose one?
- 3.3Photo protocol
- 3.4Diagnostic model calculations: which ones are required?
- 3.5MPS on CBCT
- 3.6ZMS on CBCT
- 3.7Analysis of skeletal width on CBCT
04 Choosing a MARPE device and working with TADs
- 4.1Types of devices: features, advantages and disadvantages
- 4.2TAD installation zones and the surgical navigation template
- 4.3How to install a TAD
05 Laboratory stage
- 5.1Working with a dental technician and designing a MARPE device: the components
- 5.2Choosing the expansion screw
- 5.3Digital and analog fabrication of a MARPE device; how to prevent laboratory mistakes
06 Installation protocol, activation and retention
- 6.1Step-by-step installation protocol, using the BENEFIT system as an example
- 6.2Activation protocols
- 6.3Retention
- 6.4Installation and activation errors: how to prevent them
- 6.5Clinical case
Every lesson comes with research on skeletal expansion and practical guides. A certificate of completion is issued after all 6 modules.
Free trial lesson
See how Mark analyses a real case before you buy.
Leave a request and get a trial lesson with an analysis of a clinical case treated with skeletal expansion.
Average response time: 5 minutes. Prefer chat? Message us on WhatsApp.
Pricing
Three courses. Take one, or all three.
Each course is sold separately, with lifetime access and a certificate. The bundle below gives you all three for $499.
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Main course
MARPE course
$399
- Skeletal expansion in adults with MARPE
- 30 lessons (6 modules), 159 articles, protocols, guides
- Certificate, lifetime access
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RPE course
$149
- Rapid palatal expansion and early treatment in children
- 6 lessons, articles and materials on RPE
- Certificate, lifetime access
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Consultation course
$69
- Patient consultation and treatment acceptance
- 5 lessons, PDF materials, templates, communication scripts
- Certificate, lifetime access
Complete bundle: MARPE + RPE + Consultation
All three courses for $499 instead of $617 bought separately ($399 + $149 + $69). Only $100 more than the MARPE course alone.
41 lessons (MARPE 30 + RPE 6 + Consultation 5): skeletal expansion in adults and children, plus patient communication. Certificate for each course.
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Reviews
What students and colleagues wrote.
Quoted as written.
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“This online course on MARPE in orthodontics exceeded my expectations. The content was comprehensive, well-structured, and easy to follow. The instructors provided clear explanations and practical examples, enhancing my understanding. The interactive elements and quizzes further enriched the learning experience. Highly recommended for orthodontic professionals seeking in-depth knowledge on MARPE. thank you sir very much again and looking forward to forward for further course from you.”
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“Thank you , it works now with no problems , I managed to open all the files I needed. And I'd also like to add that the literature in the course is very well curated, I'm on this myofunctional/ sleep / early orthodontic treatment path and this is an amazing supplementations for all that I've learned so far and will add so much to my previous knowledge. I'm very happy with this course.”
Dominika Rajca-Pickering · Poland
Comments from colleagues on Instagram
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“Hy mark how are you? I’ve like your profile and your vídeos! .. well, i’m very interested in this matter… It would be great to be able to share information with you. I love using MARPE in my treatments. I’ll watch your video now”
Rafael Ribeiro · Brazil · Instagram
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“Really well done. I wish you all the best. I am happy to see this wonderful work from my colleagues in the profession.”
Dental.hzz · Instagram
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“Hi, I’m in the first year of residency in orthodontics. Thank you for the video!”
Isabela Gherghel · Instagram
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“Thank you doc for ur support to other orthodontists.”
Gnan Prakash · Instagram
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“Hi !Thank you, Mark, for the interesting information! I will definitely take a look at it👍🏻”
dr.iryna_mar · Instagram
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“Greta video. Thank you”
Hilary Fritsch · Montana · Instagram
FAQ
Things people ask before they buy.
Another question? Write to support@ortodontmark.com or WhatsApp.
How long does the course take to complete?
30 lessons across 6 modules, about 5 hours of video. Self-paced: most orthodontists complete it in 4–8 weeks at 30–45 minutes a day.
Is it suitable without prior MARPE experience?
Yes. The course starts from anatomy and biomechanics (Module 2), progresses through diagnostic decision-making (Module 3), and reaches protocol execution by Module 6.
Do you offer refunds?
30-day money-back guarantee. If the course does not meet your expectations, you get a full refund, no questions asked. See the refund policy.
How is the content delivered?
On-demand video lessons and downloadable clinical resources, with lifetime access via the course platform on whop.com.
Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. A certificate of completion is issued after all 6 modules. Whether it counts toward CPD/CE depends on the rules in your country.
Can I get an invoice?
For invoices and any payment questions, contact us on WhatsApp.
Blog
From the blog.
Clinical articles on MARPE: patient selection, outcomes, appliances, protocols.
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MARPE patient selection: CBCT criteria
Clinical indicators for MARPE candidacy assessment.
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MARPE success rate: evidence-based outcomes
Outcomes across age groups and CBCT criteria.
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Maxillary expansion in adults: MARPE vs classic Hyrax
How the two approaches compare in adult patients.
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MARPE for Class III correction
Non-surgical maxillary expansion protocols for skeletal Class III cases.
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