The Won Moon Principles for Midfacial Skeletal Expander (MSE). Hands-on Workshop with the Latest Updates and Protocols

Step into the world of cutting-edge orthodontics with Won Moon, the visionary behind the Midfacial Skeletal Expander (MSE)!

Since its introduction in the early 2000s, MSE has revolutionized non-surgical maxillary expansion, offering possibilities once thought impossible. This seminar is designed for orthodontists and dental specialists eager to master the most advanced MSE techniques, backed by decades of research, clinical experience, and pioneering digital workflows.

Dr. Moon will guide you through the evolution of MSE, its clinical impact, and its superiority over traditional expansion devices and other MARPE systems. Using real clinical cases—from adolescents to adults—he will demonstrate how MSE has transformed treatment outcomes, even in challenging scenarios such as mature patients, narrow palates, or severe skeletal asymmetries.

During the seminar you will learn about:

— Latest research and unpublished findings that shape modern MSE protocols
— Clinical case analysis in adolescents and adults: predictability, problem-solving, and outcomes
— Innovations in treatment protocols using computer simulations and clinical modifications for safer and more predictable results
— Integration of digital workflows for MSE design, fabrication, and positioning
— Minimally invasive adjunctive techniques: corticopuncture, piezo-surgery, and alternatives to invasive SARPE
— Evaluating airway changes and breathing improvements post-MSE
— Applying MSE for growth modification in younger patients and distraction-like maxillary protraction in adults.

The hands-on session will include: 

— Digital planning and positioning of the Midfacial Skeletal Expander (MSE)
— Step-by-step workflow for MSE fabrication and customization
— Clinical protocols for MSE insertion, activation, and removal
— Practical tips and troubleshooting based on real-world clinical experience.

By the end of the training, you will leave with unmatched confidence in managing even the most complex cases, armed with techniques pioneered by the master himself, Won Moon.

IMPORTANT: the “Standard” ,“ Comfort” and “VIP” participation options are also available for purchase.

Basic advantages of the “Hands-on” option:

– Participation in the scientific program
– Coffee break
– Notes and handouts
– Certificate of participation
– ADA credits available upon request

– Lunch 
– A recording of the congress
– Priority seats in the venue

– Access to a private chat with the lecturers of the congress for 1 week
– Distinct reception counter
– VIP certificate
– VIP badge 

– Access to online training by Sadao Sato «Cranio-mandibular orthodontics. Concept and principles»
– Access to online training by Sadao Sato «Early orthodontic treatment based on sequential occlusion concept»
– Access to online training by Kleber Meireles «The Third Order Bend. Biomechanics and Clinical Application»
– Access to online training by Kleber Meireles «Biomechanics of Teeth Retraction. Protocols for Controlled Tooth Movement»
– Access to online training by David Suarez Quintanilla «Treatment of the functional asymmetries using orthodontic appliances and TADs»
– Access to online training by David Suarez Quintanilla «Treatment of primary and secondary asymmetries with functional appliances, elastics and aligners»
– Access to online training by Chris Chang «TADs+aligners: combined use»
– Access to online training by Chris Chang «Asymmetry treatment: TADs+Damon Q»

Program

Theory

— Introduction to MSE:

- Evolution of non-surgical Maxillary Skeletal Expander (MSE) since the early 2000s
- Growing global adoption and increasing scientific evidence.

— MSE vs other expansion systems:

- Comparison with traditional expanders and other MARPE devices
- Clinical advantages and limitations.

— Latest research and clinical protocols:

- Review of recent published and unpublished studies
- Impact of new evidence on current clinical protocols.

— Clinical applications of MSE:

- Adolescent and adult clinical case presentations
- Analysis of treatment predictability challenges.

— Managing difficult Aanatomical scenarios:

- Thick or thin palatal bone
- Narrow palatal vaults
- Large zygomas
- Palatal tori
- Skeletal asymmetries.

— Innovations in treatment strategy:

- Modified protocols based on clinical studies and computer simulations
- Safer and more predictable treatment approaches.

— Digital workflow integration:

- Digital planning, fabrication, and modification of MSE
- Introduction of a new cloud-based digital platform and its clinical use.

— Advanced and alternative treatment options:

- Minimally invasive surgical adjuncts as alternatives to SARPE
- Corticopuncture and minor surgical techniques.

— Airway and Functional Outcomes:

- Nasal airway enlargement and breathing improvements
- Impact of MSE on obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS)
- Growth modification and orthopedic effects
- Role of MSE in growing patients
- Distraction-like maxillary protraction in adults
- New possibilities for Class III treatment.

— Clinical decision-making and troubleshooting:

- Management of asymmetric expansion
- Handling complications and refining protocols for predictability.

Hands-on

Digital MSE, Proper Fabrication, MSE III and Clinical Procedures 

— Digital MSE (Practical Session on Laptop):

- Log-in and account creation
- Patient information entry
- Uploading CBCT and STL files
- Ordering digital MSE preparation
- Navigating the AI-driven digital MSE software and finalizing optimal MSE positioning
- Downloading or forwarding the STL file of the MSE positioner.

— MSE Fabrication (Video Demonstration):

- Examining the digitally produced typodont with MSE positioning
- Proper placement of MSE on the typodont and contouring of supporting arms.

— MSE III (Video Demonstration):

- Initial expansion
- Adding the auxiliary
- Securing the auxiliary
- Further expansion.

— MSE Insertion, Activation, Removal, and Clinical Tips (Video Demonstration and Hands-on Exercise):

- Placing the prefabricated MSE onto the typodont
- Inserting micro-implants into synthetic bone using both the mini hand-driver and ratchet wrench
- Activating the MSE
- Removing micro-implants with the mini hand-driver
- Clinical tips: managing patients with thick or thin palatal bone, corticopuncture, piezo-surgery, troubleshooting, and more.