Background: The effects of maxillary expansion depends on age and skeletal maturation of an individual. The review aims to identify the different parameters that can affect the amount of dental and skeletal effects achieved with expansion. Objective: Current literature regarding expansion techniques and the factors responsible for higher success rates were identified. The findings were evaluated and presented in a systematic manner. Results: There is a difference in the amount of skeletal effects of maxillary expansion in individuals with mineralized palatal suture. Conclusion: Bone-anchored maxillary expansion of mini implant supported palatal expansion (MARPE) can be useful in older individuals to achieve higher skeletal expansion and opening of mid palatal suture.