Care And Cleaning - Atos Medical TheraBite Instrucciones De Uso

• Align the arrow with an interproximal space (space between two
upper teeth). [Fig. 12a]
• Move the mandible laterally (side-to-side), and read the measurement
on the Lateral Scale opposite the new position of the space. [Fig.
12b & 12c]
• Record your progress on the reverse side of the range of motion
scale or in the separate patient progress log.
Getting started [Fig. 13]
Adjust the Fine Adjustment Knob so that the Lever moves freely.
Let the Lever come all the way up.
• Hold the jaw mobilizer in the hand most comfortable for you.
• Relax and open your mouth.
• Place the mouthpieces between your upper and lower teeth, inside
your lips. [Fig. 13a]
• Your front teeth should just touch the inside rim of the Upper
Mouthpiece.
• Be careful to hold the jaw mobilizer level. Gently squeeze the
Lever to push the Lower Mouthpiece down against your lower
teeth. [Fig. 13b]
• Release at any time by relaxing your hand. [Fig. 13c]
Always begin and end each session by recording your beginning
and ending measurements in the patient progress log. This will give
you an accurate assessment of your progress, and will guide your
clinician in directing your treatment.

Care and cleaning

Use soap/detergent and water to clean the TheraBite system. Rinse
well, shake off excess water, and dry.
The range of motion scale is a disposable product, which should
not be cleaned.
After cleaning the device, examine the bite pads on the Upper
and Lower Mouthpiece and replace them if necessary. Replace bite
pads only after ensuring that the mouthpieces are dry.
Caution: The mouthpieces are made of a material that tends
to retain moisture. Therefore, do not attempt to use the jaw
mobilizer until the mouthpieces are dry of all moisture. Do not
soak the device in any liquid. Damage to the unit may result if
force is applied to mouthpieces that are wet.
Caution: Avoid using a dishwasher to clean the TheraBite
system. Prolonged cleaning with a dishwasher may weaken the
bonding of the mouthpieces or cause discoloring.
Caution: Do not steam autoclave or gas autoclave the TheraBite
system. Sterilization processes may weaken the bonding of the
mouthpieces and cause failure under load.
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