Myobrace® for Teens Stage 2 - T2

Myobrace® for Teens Stage 2 - T2

The T2 focuses on arch development and continuing habit correction. It has small breathing holes to maintain continuous nasal breathing and myofunctional features to promote correct habits. It features a more robust Dynamicore™ inner cage, promoting arch development, especially in the anterior region. If dental alignment is required, move to the T__3 when the T2 has corrected the arch form, breathing and myofunctional habits. Otherwise, move to the T4 for retention.

Design Features

The design features of the T2 are suited to promote arch development while correcting breathing and myofunctional habits in the developing permanent dentition.

• Firmer material - imparts extra force to promote arch development.
• Robust anterior arch form - to impart more force on the anterior teeth for better arch development.
• Modified Dynamicore™ (Frankel Cage) - is firmer and more robust in the anterior areas to further assist arch development, especially in the modified anterior segments.
• 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.
• High sides - hold the soft tissues away, promoting arch development while optimising appliance retention.

Directions for Use

The Myobrace® appliance is to be used for one to two hours each day, plus overnight while sleeping. The patient's teeth may become slightly sensitive in the early stages of treatment. This is quite normal, however, if pain becomes excessive, 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.