Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

Adult orthodontics: a new myofunctional appliance system Many adults have poorly aligned teeth and would like orthodontic treatment. Some may already have had braces previously and have seen their teeth crowd up again. The majority of adult patients do not want to wear braces. For more than 20 years, Myo- functional Research Co. (MRC) has developed orthodontic appliances to improve the dental and facial devel- opment of children using myofunc- tional orthodontic techniques. The new MYOBRACE for Adults™ appliance system has been devel- oped to cater to the increasing demand from adults wanting this form of treatment. The system is designed to correct orthodontic problems by assisting the treatment of the myofunctional causes and to simultaneously align the teeth. The MYOBRACE for Adults is a series of appliances that incorpo- rates many of MRC’s proven appli- ance design principles, including features that correct poor oral hab- its, along with other newly adapted design characteristics specific to treating malocclusion in adults. Although adult treatment is more limited in terms of the potential for growth, biological adaptability and the ability to change in com- parison to treating children, the con- cept remains the same. Clinical tests have proven the system successful in correcting habits and improving dental alignment for adults. The MYOBRACE for Adults is a three-phase appliance system that incorporates the myofunctional characteristics consistent in all MRC appliances. As with all MRC appliances, the Myobrace for Adults includes features that correct poor oral habits and encourage correct tongue posture and breathing. Using the force of the tongue indi- rectly expands the maxillary arch form. The appliances are also made in the ideal arch form to assist in the correction of natural arch develop- ment by applying light forces to the anterior teeth. The system is designed to be used in sequence, with treatment ideally starting with the lighter more flex- ible appliances combined with the Farrell Bent Wire System™ (BWS), and finishing with the harder final appliances used to achieve final alignment and retention. Using the BWS in combination with MYO- BRACE for Adults appliances can improve treatment results and less- en treatment time. By attending an MRC educational program, you can learn how to effec- tively incorporate these appliances into your practice, delivering the best results for your patients, while maximizing your financial gain. The majority of dental practitio- ners can see the demand for a sim- ple yet effective solution to treating malocclusion in adults. The demand for adult treatment is evident, and the MYOBRACE for Adults is the solution. DT Industry News DENTAL TRIBUNE | September 201126A AD By Dr. Chris Farrell MYOBRACE for Adults™ A3™ appli- ance (Photo/Provided by Myofuncational Research