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How to use the Jaw Mobilizer [Fig. 6]
Hold the jaw mobilizer with the Lever up and with the mouthpieces
inside your mouth. Squeeze the Lever gently to move the Lower
Mouthpiece downward, following the natural motion of the jaw.
How to use the Fine Adjustment Knob [Fig. 9]
The Fine Adjustment Knob can be used to slow or stop the motion
created by the jaw mobilizer.
• Turn the knob all the way in (counter/anti-clockwise) to stop the
Lever in the highest position. [Fig. 9a]
• While squeezing gently, turn the knob out (clockwise) to allow
the lower mouthpieces to move down slowly. [Fig. 9b]
• The Lever may be released at any time without turning the Fine
Adjustment Knob.
How to use the Hand-Aid [Fig. 10]
The hand-aid is a tool designed to hold the Lever down and maintain
opening during stretching or isometric exercises.
To install the Hand-Aid:
• 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. 10a]
• 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. 10b]
• To release, push the hand-aid away.
How to use the Range of Motion Scale
[Fig. 11 & 12]
The range of motion scale is designed to make mandibular motion
measurement quick and easy. An area to record your progress is
printed on the reverse side of the scale and a progress log comes
with your device to track your progress.
To measure the Maximal Incisal Opening
[Fig. 11]
• 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 incisor (tooth).
• Rotate the range of motion scale until it contacts an upper incisor.
• Take the reading at the point of contact.
• Record the measurement on the reverse side of the range of motion
scale or in the separate patient progress log.
To measure Lateral Movement [Fig. 12]
• Rest the range of motion scale against the lower incisors with the
teeth in gentle occlusion (the upper and lower teeth close together).
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