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TAP

-Booklet

SCHEU-DENTAL GmbH

www.scheu-dental.com

Am Burgberg 20

58642 Iserlohn · Germany

Dental Sleep Medicine

S C H E U G R O U P

Summary of Contents for TAP

Page 1: ...TAP Booklet SCHEU DENTAL GmbH www scheu dental com Am Burgberg 20 58642 Iserlohn Germany Dental Sleep Medicine S C H E U G R O U P ...

Page 2: ...DE GB 3 000 09 20 G 0170 01 ...

Page 3: ...n TAP T TAP T Reverse 12 13 Instruction Manual TAP T TAP T Reverse 14 15 Protrusion Adjustment TAP T TAP T Reverse dreamTAPTM 16 17 Description dreamTAPTM 18 19 Instruction Manual dreamTAPTM 20 21 Occlusion trainer AM Aligner 22 23 Care Instructions 24 Side Effects 25 Contraindication 26 ...

Page 4: ... return to normal and recreative sleep For your comfort we summarized the most important steps and hints for a comforta ble and effective application of the TAP device in this brochure For more detailed information on your TAP device please ask your dentist We would like you to sleep well The Thornton Adjustable Positioner TAP devices are intended to reduce or alleviate nighttime snoring and obstr...

Page 5: ...fected by wearing dental appliances In addition the appli ance is contraindicated for patients who have central sleep apnea severe respira tory disorders or are under 18 years of age ADVICE Before using the TAP device please read these instructions carefully The Thornton Adjustable Positioner TAP may only be adapted by a dentist orthodontist or a physician 5 ...

Page 6: ...e jaw soreness tightness or a feeling of bite change These side ef fects should disappear within 1 hour after application If they continue for more than 4 hours you should contact the prescriber Use of occlusion trainer see page 23 is re commended as helpful method Return to your prescriber at least yearly for examination and assessment to ensure the TAP is not damaged and is still effectively tre...

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Page 8: ...ok mecha nism 3 attached to the upper tray hooks around a bar 4 attached to the lower tray and positions the lower jaw forward preventing the soft tissue of the throat from collapsing and obstructing the airway The front piece 5 on the TAP permits you to adjust the protrusion of the lower jaw to the most effective and com fortable position Description TAP Device 8 ...

Page 9: ...Hook Front piece individually adjustable Lingual bar Upper tray Lower tray 9 1 5 3 4 2 ...

Page 10: ...ay letting the hook slide into the socket through a slight traction movement and a 90 rotation Now place the combined tray on the upper dental arch Then move the lower jaw slightly forward so that the lower teeth can slide into the lower tray You can remove the TAP device in reverse order upper and lower tray combined TAP Device WARNING Do not bite down on the hook because it may bend or break If ...

Page 11: ...f the patient with the TAP in his her mouth 1 To pull your lower jaw forward with the appliance in the mouth turn the knob counter clockwise towards your left ear 2 To return your lower jaw to the starting position with the appliance in the mouth turn the knob clockwise to wards your right ear HINT One 360 turn of the knob is 0 5 mm TAP Device 1 2 11 ...

Page 12: ...ray hooks around a guiding device attached to the lower tray and positions the lower jaw forward preventing the soft tissue of the throat from collapsing and obstructing the airway The front piece on the TAP T permits you to adjust the protrusion of the lower jaw to the most effective and comfortable posi tion by use an activation key either inside or outside your mouth see instruction on page 14 ...

Page 13: ...13 TAP T TAP T Reverse Lower tray Lower guiding device nickle free CoCr alloy Upper protrusion adjustment device titanium alloy Upper tray TAP T Reverse with reduced upper protrusion adjustment device ...

Page 14: ...he upper tray on your upper jaw first 2 Then place the lower tray on your lower jaw 3 Now move your lower jaw carefully and gently forward until the hook slides into the socket and both trays are engaged 4 In the same manner you can disengage both trays First move the lower tray a bit forward until the hook slides out of the lower socket TAP T TAP T Reverse 1 2 ...

Page 15: ... the lateral movement by gentle moving your lower jaw to the left and the right HINT You may also engage the hook of the upper tray with the socket of the lower tray before placing the trays in your mouth To remove the appliance at night or in the morning it s also possible to take out both trays at once without disengaging 3 4 ...

Page 16: ...rd insert the activation key into the opening on the front of the upper protrusion ad justment device Turn it in the direction of the sign according to the laser marking and verify the movement with help of the scale 2 To return your lower jaw to the starting position turn the activation key in the direction of the sign Again you can verify the movement with help of the scale HINT One 360 turn wit...

Page 17: ... wrench is located in the palatal area of the upper protrusion adjustment device opposite the hook Activation can be verified with help of the laser marked scale IMPORTANT If the hook reaches into the freerun area 1 during adjustment it can be removed from the thread by turn the activation key in the opposite direction applying only slight pressure 2 to have the hook inserted again in the thread ...

Page 18: ...protrusion adjustment device Both trays engage via the hook of the pro trusion adjustment device and the guiding wire in the upper jaw thus positioning the lower jaw forward to prevent the soft tissue of the throat from collapsing and obstruct ing the airway You may engage upper and lower tray either outside or inside your mouth dreamTAP ...

Page 19: ...19 dreamTAP Guiding wire Lower protrusion adjustment device Upper tray Lower tray ...

Page 20: ...ray onto the guiding wire of the upper tray The hook will only fit on the guiding wire at a designated point 2 Now place the combined device on the upper dental arch Then move the lo wer jaw slightly forward so that the lower teeth can slide into the lower tray You can remove the dream TAP in reverse order upper and lower tray combined Adjusting the protrusion of dreamTAP is similar to adjusting T...

Page 21: ...21 dreamTAP 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...ay make the jaw muscles sore and temporarily change the bite The occlusion trainer Exercise Bite Tabs are intended to be used as an exer cise tool to put your jaw back into a normal bite position WARNING It is imperative to use the occlusion trainer each morning to reduce the risk of perma nent bite change 22 ...

Page 23: ... your lower jaw is in the back position squeeze as if to put your back teeth together 4 Remove the occlusion trainer to see if your teeth come together 5 Repeat the process until the jaw is back in normal bite position Occlusion trainer AM Aligner The AM AlignerTM being included in the delivery of the dream TAPTM has to be adapted to your jaw by your dentist or orthodontist 23 ...

Page 24: ...th and floss well before inserting the TAP device in your mouth Do not use denture cleaning agents Dry your appliance completely before stor ing in the container It may help to leave the container open to ensure that your TAP dries thoroughly Your TAP appliance consists of a high grade thermoplastic material This materi al is not resistant against hot steam hot water and ultrasonic cleaning system...

Page 25: ... taken out of the mouth in the morning and the occlusion trainer Exercise Bite Tabs are used Unconsciously taking the TAP out of your mouth at night In this case please contact your dentist as the fit of your TAP needs to be adjusted It s rarely possible that misalignment of teeth or changes in occlusion appear after long term use of the TAP appliance HINT Please contact your prescriber if side ef...

Page 26: ... Strong aromatic food and beverages such as nicotine coffee tea and coke may lead to apparent discolorations of the soft splint material Therefore it is recommended to drink only clear water while wearing the splint Moreover make sure not to use or ganic solvents such as aliphatic alcohol toluene ethanol acetone etc for clean sing the appliance Discolorations may also occur due to interactions of ...

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