The procedure for splinting two miniscrew implants. (a) Two miniscrews (Martin®) two mm in diameter and seven mm in length are implanted on the midpalatal area seven mm apart. (b) An extension arm is fabricated with 0.9 mm stainless steel wire according to the contour of the palate. (c) Hooks are soldered to the wire. (d) Metal mesh is welded to the extension arm. (e) The appliance is light cured to the implanted miniscrews (Transbond, 3M® Unitek). (f) Additional resin is applied on the surface for enhanced patient comfort