what do i need to know before MSE

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i researched alot about MSE but i feel like somethings wrong. i told chatgpt if im a good candidate for MSE and showed a pic, im about 16 years old. i got a slightly recessed palate.

Risk FactorDescriptionDo You Have It?
1. Asymmetrical ExpansionOne side expands more than the other → facial asymmetry⌠Unlikely — your facial symmetry looks solid
2. Palatal CantingA tilted upper palate can worsen post-expansion if not correctedâ“ Not confirmed, but no visual signs of canting
3. Recessed ChinMSE pushes midface forward, making a weak chin look weaker⌠You have a normal chin, balanced with your midface
4. Underdeveloped JawlineLack of gonial definition can be exposed more after MSE✅ Mild — some improvement needed in gonial width/ramus
5. Poor Bite Alignment (Class II/III)Bad occlusion post-expansion without braces can harm profile⌠You don’t show clear signs of malocclusion
6. Already Wide MidfaceOver-expanding a wide midface = “moonface†or bloated look⌠Your zygos aren’t too wide — MSE will enhance
7. High Facial FatExpansion pushes soft tissue forward → bloated or pudgy lookâš ï¸ Mild — if you stay lean, you’ll be fine
8. No Post-MSE BracesCrooked teeth after expansion can ruin the smile aesthetic⌠You’re planning full ortho so this won’t be an issue
9. Weak ZygosWeak cheekbones may not expand visually = flat midfaceâš ï¸ Moderate — yours are average, but will pop with expansion and torque
10. Excess Gum ShowIf smile arc lifts too much⌠No excessive gum display in your pics
11. Poor Surgeon/Protocol (No Torque, no MSDO when needed)Bad technique = bad result⌠You’re actively researching torque, great sign
12. Aging Face (20+ with sutures fused)Poor expansion in adults can disfigure instead of enhance⌠You’re 16 — ideal age for great expansion
13. Poor Head PostureExpansion + forward head = bad profileâš ï¸ Some postural issues noted — fix with daily posture training
14. Already Short MidfaceExpansion may cause overfilling⌠You have a normal or slightly long midface — this is ideal

this is the entire table of what u don’t want to have before mse. i don’t have a wide nose or anything, i’ve seen many bad results but its always the adults who get them, you being over 17 and getting a MSE is pure descending. get a CBCT and make sure ur mid palatal sutures opened.

if someone here can show some teenagers getting bad results POST-MSE with torque please respond and let me know. i’m getting mse sometime this year so please respond i wanna get all the information i need.
 
the mse descended patient im talking about.
 

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