Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Appliance (MARA)

A Mandibular Advancement Repositioning Appliance (often simply called a MARA) is used in orthodontics to gently guide the lower jaw forward. Dr. Mullen uses this appliance in growing children and teens to help correct jaw imbalances and improve bite of the upper and lower teeth. This appliance is custom-made and fixed to the teeth.

The appliance accelerates the forward growth of the lower jaw by holding it in a progressively advanced position over time. This stimulates natural bone growth and remodeling in younger patients, helping to correct skeletal imbalances before the jaw finishes developing. The appliance is used in conjunction with braces to achieve complete alignment and bite correction.