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CAUTION:
Bite Pads or parts of the pads that become
loose during use might obstruct breathing. Always make sure
that the Bite Pads are securely attached to the Mouthpieces.
Use the Fine Adjustment Knob (Fig. 10)
The Fine Adjustment Knob can be used to slow down or stop
the motion created by the Jaw Mobilizer. If the Knob should
break for any reason, a new one can be ordered separately.
• Turn the knob all the way in (counterclockwise) to stop the
Lever in the highest position (Fig. 10a).
• While squeezing gently, turn the knob out (clockwise)
to allow the Lower Mouthpiece to move down slowly
(Fig. 10b).
• The Lever may be released at any time without turning the
Fine Adjustment Knob.
Use the Hand-Aid (Fig. 11)
• Hold the Jaw Mobilizer in your left hand, and loosen the
Fine Adjustment Knob so that the Lever can be squeezed
all the way down.
• Take the Hand-Aid in your right hand with the narrow
groove on top.
• Squeeze the Lever down, and place the open side of the
Hand-Aid over the lowest part of the Lever (Fig. 11a).
• Rotate the Hand-Aid one-quarter turn clockwise, so that the
handle groove is over the handle, and release the squeeze.
• To use, slide the Hand-Aid towards the mouth (Fig. 11b).
To measure the maximal mouth opening (Maximal
Interincisal Opening) (Fig. 12)
• Open your mouth as widely as possibly without discomfort.
• Place the Range of Motion Scale so that the notch rests on
the edge of a lower front tooth.
• Rotate the range of motion scale until it contacts an upper
front tooth.
• Take the reading at the point of contact.
In edentulous users, the distance can be measured between
the upper and lower dentures, or if the user is not wearing
dentures between the upper and lower alveolar ridges (gums).
To measure Lateral Movement (Fig. 13)
• Rest the Range of Motion Scale against the chin with the
upper and lower teeth gently closed together.
• Align the arrow with a space between two upper teeth
(Fig. 13a).
• Move the jaw gently side-to-side and read the measurement
on the Lateral Scale opposite the new position of the space
(Fig. 13b & 13c).
2.3 Exercise programs
It is recommended that your clinician selects and combines
exercises that are appropriate for you, including regular
monitoring and review.