What is the Myobrace trainer?

Correction of orthodontic deviations can be carried out during sleep. The Myobrace system is specially designed for gentle and safe correction of malocclusion and other causes of abnormalities in the shape of the jaw. Myobrace corrects the position of the tongue, aligns the dentition and expands the jaw. This removable orthodontic structure is an excellent alternative to braces. Both children and adults can use it.

Types of Myobrace trainers

There are 3 types of Myobrace trainers:

• Starters. There are 2 main models that differ in color: blue and red. In the first case, a flexible, pliable structure is used, in the second, a rigid one. Through the influence of starters, the dental arch expands. Models are used for children from 8 to 12 years old. It is at this age that the initial formation of the bite occurs, which means it is easier to correct any defects.
• Frame. Used during the period of replacement of milk teeth with molars. They are also allowed for use when the bite has already formed. These trainers are distinguished by the presence of a rigid frame.
• Frameless. Used as a retainer to prevent relapses after removing the metal locks of braces.
• Trainers for children, teenagers and adults. Myobrace is prescribed to both children and adults in case of minor deviations from the norm.

Myobrace for the treatment of adults

Will the Myobrace trainer help those who have had an incorrect bite for a long time? After all, it is believed that only braces can help in difficult cases in adulthood. It was like that before.

The system is able to cope with the most advanced forms, consolidated by many years of incorrect habits. Trainers will help to level out almost all malocclusions (distal, mesial, deep), and correct crowding of teeth in the anterior region.

Positioners will improve the functioning of the facial muscles, the temporomandibular joint, and form the habit of breathing correctly during sleep. They can be worn simultaneously with braces and as a retainer after brace treatment.

For the adult category of patients, elastopositioners are produced in two colors - transparent and purple. Class III trainers also come in yellow and green.

Myobrace for adults

Myobrace for children

Children are prescribed Myobrace treatment most often between the ages of 6 and 10 years. The device can also be used at an earlier age (from 3 years). The company produces special mini-sized models for babies.

Trainers are used much more often than braces. When using Myobrace there is no risk of damage to the alveoli of the jaw or the roots of an incorrectly positioned tooth.

Children's trainers perform the following functions:

• eliminate gaps between teeth;
• restore normal functioning of the respiratory system;
• correct the shape of the alveoli, in which the germs of the molars are located;
• contribute to the alignment of the nasal septum, thanks to which the child learns to breathe correctly;
• eliminate bad habits: breathing through the mouth, thumb sucking, placing the tongue between the teeth, improper swallowing, speech disorders;
• contribute to the normal development of the child's jaw.

Types of Myobrace caps

MRC has developed a set of devices for all ages in different sizes and colors. This division allows everyone to choose a suitable elasto positioner to solve a specific problem:

• Juniors – for straightening baby bites in children from 3 to 6 years old, devices in blue and pink colors J1, J2, J3;
• Kids – for problems of early mixed dentition in children under 10 years old, devices K1, K2, K3 also in two shades;
• Teens – for teenagers and correction of late mixed occlusion aged 10 to 15 years, devices T1, T2, T3 (apparatus with cells for teeth), T4;
• Adults – a system for straightening teeth in adult patients, used from 15 years old, devices A1, A2, A3.

There is another category of Class III trainers for the treatment of mesial malocclusion. They are marked as i3-N, i-3, i-3H, P-3. This combination allows you to work even with problems that are difficult to correct.

Stages of treatment

Therapy begins with eliminating bad habits that lead to various dental defects. To complete the full course, you will need at least 3 devices necessary to correct the bite, straighten the teeth, and eliminate abnormalities in the oral cavity.

Treatment begins after diagnosis is established. The older a person is, the more difficult it is to solve problems associated with bite and crooked teeth. If you follow all the orthodontist’s recommendations, you can achieve results within 2 years.

Therapy is carried out in 4 stages:

• changing habits;
• formation of dental arches;
• alignment;
• retention.

Myobrace for children

For small patients, wearing MB trainers is the most suitable option. A soft mouthguard does not injure the mucous membrane; you can wear it for an hour a day while watching a cartoon or reading a book. This is a convenient and simple way to solve a child’s bite problem without tedious habituation.

What can Juniors and Kids trainers do?

1. straighten teeth;
2. overcome early open and cross bite;
3. wean off pacifiers and thumb sucking;
4. form correct breathing.

For teenagers, the Teens system will help correct open and deep bites, crowding, and jaw development abnormalities. In addition to the therapeutic effect, Myobrace trainers guarantee that the delicate teenage psyche will not receive any trauma. You can wear the positioner at home, and no one at school will know about it.

Habit correction

To obtain the maximum effect, the patient is taught useful habits:

• do not use your mouth to breathe;
• swallow correctly;
• keep your mouth closed unless you need to talk or eat;
• position your tongue correctly in your mouth.

Bad habits lead to the formation of malocclusion in childhood and poor development of the lower and upper jaws. By breaking these habits, you can reduce the risk of chewing apparatus defects. As a result, the child’s teeth will begin to grow straight, and braces will not be required in the future.

Myobrace - instructions for use

Developers: Myofunctional Research Co. approached their work with full responsibility. In addition to the trainers themselves, the patient is prescribed a whole correction program. This is also part of an integrated approach that changes the patient’s attitude towards himself and his body. What does it include?

• special exercises for facial muscles to further stimulate correction;
• keeping a special diary where the patient writes down all the details that he noted while wearing the mouth guard;
• regular visits to the doctor with a diary and trainer;
• nutritional culture and dental care and the Myobrace device itself.

The trainer should be worn for 1 hour during the day and all night while sleeping.

No special effort is required to care for the positioner. You just need to rinse with warm water after each use and use Myoclean tablets once or twice a week to cleanse. The device is stored in a special box.

The main thing is not to chew the trainer! When it is in the mouth, the lips should be closed, the breath should be through the nose, the tongue should be at the “resting point”.

In general, there are no contraindications to wearing trainers. It is worth talking to an ENT specialist separately if you have problems with nasal breathing.

Advantages of trainers over braces

Unlike braces, Myobrace not only corrects the bite, but also improves the development of the masticatory apparatus in childhood. The dental device helps solve breathing problems, eliminate bad habits and improve speech.

The main difference from braces is that trainers are focused on eliminating the cause of deviations, and not on providing symptomatic therapy. Myobrace acts comprehensively and stimulates the uniform functioning of the masticatory muscles.

Other differences between the Myobrace system and braces and removable plates are presented in the following table:

Operating principle of the trainer system

The operating principle of the trainer system is determined by the purpose of each design element. Labial arches put pressure on the teeth and change their position. Dental canals with cells for teeth maintain this pressure, maintaining the harmony of the dentition. Dental canals help align your bite and maintain healthy tone in your jaw muscles. The tongue stop allows the muscles to remember the correct position. Lip bumpers adjust the correct position of the lips and teeth when the jaws are closed.

All this together gives good results by reducing the pressure of the jaw muscles on the teeth. The trainer takes on this load, opening up the opportunity for the teeth to change position.

Most often, trainers are prescribed in childhood for the correct formation of the bite of permanent teeth. Trainers also help adults correct the position of single molars. After removing braces, the trainer will help secure the new position of the teeth and reduce the risk of returning to an incorrect bite.

Wearing rules

During the period of using trainers, there are a number of factors that can increase the chances of achieving the maximum positive effect:

• It is necessary to strictly adhere to the treatment regimen.
• While wearing Myobrace during the day, you should try to avoid talking and breathe only through your nose.
• Correct installation of the structure is required: the lips must be closed;
• When swallowing, you should try not to compress your lips and orbicularis oris muscles.

In order to install the system correctly, you must place the device in your mouth with the marker tongue facing up. After this, you need to close your teeth so that the Myobrace is under light pressure. Don't put too much pressure on the structure. Within 7 days after installation of the device, pain may develop out of habit, but after the adaptation period is completed, the discomfort completely disappears.

If the pain is unbearable in the first days, it is recommended to limit the time you wear Myobrace. As you get used to the device, you need to gradually increase the period of its use.

Types of Myobrace trainers

Depending on the purpose, there are three types of Myobrace trainers:

• Starter – used to expand the dental arch. Such a device does not have dental cells, so when selecting it there is no need to carry out auxiliary measurements. Starter trainers have two modifications: soft (blue design) and hard (red);
• The Myobrace frame series is used to correct malocclusions in both temporary and permanent periods without the use of braces. It is equipped with a rigid frame for straightening teeth;
• The frameless Myobrace series is used to consolidate the results of treatment with braces. Such devices have a size range of seven positions and are selected individually for each Patient.

The principle of operation of Myobrace trainers is to exert mechanical pressure on the dentition, as a result of which the teeth take the correct position. In addition, the design allows you to eliminate not only the malocclusion itself, but also its cause.

How to care for your trainer

85% of the treatment time, the orthodontic device is in the mouth at night, when the activity of immune cells decreases. For this reason, leukocytes in saliva practically do not suppress the activity of pathogenic microorganisms. Without additional care, bacteria can cause complications.

In order to avoid negative consequences, it is recommended to adhere to the following rules:

1. Disinfect the structure with antiseptics at least 2 times a week. Antibacterial tablets are used to treat trainers. Disinfection with chlorhexidine, alcohol and potassium permanganate solution is allowed. After treatment, the device is thoroughly washed with water.
2. Clean Myobrace 1-2 times a day using a soft-bristled toothbrush and low-abrasive toothpaste.
3. After each use, the trainers are washed with water.

How to choose the right trainer

You should not buy a Myobrace trainer on your own without consulting an orthodontist. The specialist must conduct a complete orthodontic diagnosis, determine the malocclusion and its causes, and draw up a comprehensive treatment plan. Trainer models differ in design, length and width.

The doctor measures the four front teeth, the width from canine to canine above and below, the width of both jaw arches, then summarizes the data and selects a trainer according to the MRC table.

You also need to change the insert for a new one no earlier than your orthodontist approves it.

Crowded teeth – a clinical case when trainers are suitable

M.B.S.

Myobrace is designed to correct crowding of anterior teeth with a sagittal gap of no more than 5 mm, and a lack of space not exceeding 4-6 mm. If the sagittal gap is more than 5 mm, it is recommended to begin treatment with the specially developed Myobrace Starter MBS hardware system.

The MBS starter is designed to correct dental arches and is equipped with an internal frame of 2 types of elasticity (blue and elastic red). MBS does not have special cells for teeth, which means it does not require sizing. Myobrace-Starters are indicated for children aged 7-11 years for preliminary correction of occlusion.

Myobrace MBN trainers are made of medical silicone. They do not have an internal frame, so they are more flexible, comfortable and meet the needs of many patients.

MBNs make it possible to effectively correct the height of the bite, and also provide more correct placement of occlusal contacts.

MBN devices can be effectively used both as the main therapeutic trainer and as a retainer at the final stage of orthodontic treatment.

Advantages

1. Thanks to the flexible silicone shell, MyObrace systems are very comfortable for patients.
2. Myobrace does not injure the mucous tissues of the mouth.
3. The cost of the system is several times cheaper than traditional braces.
4. Tooth enamel remains healthy and strong.

The Myobrace system is designed to treat various orthodontic problems.

Indications for use:

• Narrowed dentition;
• crowded front teeth;
• Incorrect positioning of teeth during eruption.

Contraindications are:

• Inability to breathe through the nose;
• severe forms of bite pathology.

Treatment with the Myobrace system is optimal for use during the period of growth and development of the child’s body, that is, at 6-10 years of age. The myobrace system is also effective for patients of other age categories.

It must be remembered that the older a person is, the more difficult it is to correct a dental malocclusion.

Will cure adults too

Many adults dream of a beautiful smile, but refuse to wear braces, believing that they will negatively affect their personal life or career. Some of them tried using braces to correct their bite, but after treatment they encountered the problem of renewed crowding of their teeth.

The Myobrace system for adults is designed to eliminate bad habits and straighten the dentition, which are the main cause of underdevelopment of the jaws and crowding of teeth. For optimal bite correction, in some cases it may be necessary to use braces for a short period of time.

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