Myobrace® for Teens Stage 3 - T3

Dental alignment

The T3 focuses on dental alignment after arch development is complete and is the only appliance in the entire Myobrace® range that is similar to an orthodontic tooth positioner. The appliance comes in seven different sizes, with the appropriate size being selected using the T3 Ruler. It has individual tooth slots, which not only align the teeth, but act as separating wedges for extra arch development and correction of mild rotations. Compliance is essential to prevent relapse in the arch form, which can happen when the T3 is not worn regularly. Move to the T4 when the T3 has aligned the teeth sufficiently.

Design Features

The design features of the T3 are suited to promote dental alignment while correcting breathing and myofunctional habits in the developing permanent dentition.

• Firmer material - imparts extra force to promote arch development.
• Tooth slots - act as separating wedges to increase arch length and de-rotate teeth.
• Modified Dynamicore™ (Frankel Cage) - combines with the tooth slots to optimise dental alignment.
• Small breathing holes - help to establish nasal breathing.
• Lip bumper - discourages overactive lip muscles during a reverse swallow.
• Tongue tag - encourages correct tip of the tongue positioning.
• Tongue elevator - encourages the body of the tongue to rest in the roof of the mouth.
• Low sides - concentrate the appliance on dental alignment alone.

Directions for Use

The Myobrace®T3 appliance is to be used for at least two hours each day, plus overnight while sleeping. Since this appliance focuses on dental alignment alone, longer wear times mean faster results. The patient's teeth may become slightly sensitive in the early stages of treatment. This is quite normal, however, if pain becomes excessive, consider using the T3N appliance or decrease application time with the aim to build it back up once the appliance is accustomed to and sensitivity subsides.

• Step 1: Hold the Myobrace® with the tongue tag facing up.
• Step 2: Place the Myobrace® into your mouth.
• Step 3: Keep your tongue positioned on the tongue tag.
• Step 4: Close down on the Myobrace® and feel it working to align your front teeth and jaws.
• Step 5: Keep your lips together and breathe through your nose.

Cleaning the Appliance

The Myobrace® appliance should be cleaned under warm running water every time the patient removes it from their mouth.

Use Myoclean™ tablets to thoroughly clean twice a week. Myoclean™ is the recommended cleaning agent for all MRC appliances.