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What adjustments can be made to the T4K™ and in which cases would adjustments be most suitable?

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 02:06:49 GMT

All trimming instructions for the T4K™ can be found in the appliance manual.

What are the contraindications for treatment with MRC's appliances?

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:22:53 GMT

There are only a few. The two most common contraindications are non-motivated patients, or cases where the malocclusion is so extreme that the child cannot hold the appliance in their mouth. Another is when the patient suffers from complete nasal obstruction. See the manual for full information.

Are there any statistics for the percentage of successful treatment cases with use of ONLY TRAINERs in comparison with treatment with any other appliances?

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 01:17:55 GMT

This varies so much with the selected group and the malocclusion.Generally patients aged 6-8 years old will be the most likely to have complete case resolution using only the T4K™ system.

Generally, about 50% of patients without severe problems will require no other treatment. All other cases will get the benefits of less complex treatment, better facial development, no extractions and better stability. The main advantage of the TRAINER System™ is the correction of the soft tissues, which no other appliance system addresses.

Is it necessary to use both the soft and hard T4K™?

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:44:34 GMT

Yes, it is better to follow the 2-phase system with both soft and hard appliances. There are, however, times when the malocclusion is minor and use of only the hard T4K™ is OK. When there is only a myofunctional problem just the soft T4K™ can be used. Experience has shown that the majority of cases do require the 2-phase system.

What is the difference between the function of the soft and hard appliances?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:34:23 GMT

MRC's softer appliances offer good compliance and can adapt to any malocclusion. The Hard TRAINER is best for teeth alignment, but too hard to use during initial stages of treatment.

What are some reasons that MRC's appliances split?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:32:07 GMT

Chewing on the ends can cause appliances to split. This happens over time, and is normal wear. Usually after 6 months some splitting will occur with the softer appliances.

How much time should the TRAINER be in the mouth during the daytime?

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 05:29:51 GMT

A minimum use of one hour during the day, for conscious habit retraining of the tongue position, keeping the lips together and breathing through the nose. Then use while asleep at night to have sufficient overall time to change these habits.