
keife
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(Australian) AFAIK our free insurance Medicare covers a large variety of cases not Marpe as much due to it being orthodontic and “cosmetic” because of this the only reasons include
Here are the reasons Medicare may cover MARPE (Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) in Australia — but only under specific medical circumstances:
Here are the reasons Medicare may cover MARPE (Miniscrew Assisted Rapid Palatal Expansion) in Australia — but only under specific medical circumstances:
- Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) – when caused or worsened by a narrow palate or maxillary deficiency.
- Severe airway obstruction – impacting breathing or sinus function.
- Craniofacial abnormalities – such as cleft palate or congenital jaw deformities.
- Severe malocclusion – leading to functional issues like impaired speech, chewing, or jaw pain.
- Skeletal maxillary transverse deficiency – when it significantly affects nasal airflow or oral function.
- Developmental disorders – where palatal constriction contributes to medical or developmental impairment.
