Original Myobrace Dental Orthodontic T4K Trainer Phase II Hard Red
6-8 years Kid
HOW THE T4K PHASE 2 WORKS
Since first being introduced in 1992, the Pre-Orthodontic Trainer
for Kid (T4K) has become one of the most popular and successful
product available from MRC. The T4K is most effective in early
mixed dentition for tooth eruption guidance and correction of
myofunctional habits.
Tooth channels and labial bows guide the erupting/developing
dentition into correct alignment, while the tongue tag and lip
bumpers treat myofunctional habits. Starting is a soft (Silicone)
Phase 1 appliance and Finishing or Phase 2 is harder
(Polyurethane). It requires no impressions, no moulding, and can be
applied to children from 6 years of age in minimal chair time. The
T4K? must be worn for 1 hour each day and overnight while sleeping.
T4K Phase 2 - Correcting Tooth Alignment
Once the dental alignment improves, the harder T4K Phase 2 (pink or
red) is used. This is much stiffer (same principle as orthodontic
archwire). As the teeth come into place, more force can be used to
encourage their alignment. The myofunctional characteristics are
the same as the T4K? Phase 1. Use the finishing T4K? Phase 2 for a
further 6 to 12 months. Use beyond this period is recommended
depending on the outcome and the next phase of orthodontic
treatment.
Patient Selection
The optimum patient age for the T4K is 6 - 8 years of age. Although
it is possible to use the T4K in patients ranging from the primary
right through to the permanent dentition, as dentition progresses
the effectiveness of the T4K as the sole method of treatment is
lessened.
Direction for use
The T4K must be worn for 1 hour each day and overnight while
sleeping and always remember to follow these few simple steps:
1 Lips together - at all times except when speaking.
2 Breathe through the nose - to assist the development of the upper
and lower jaws, and to achieve the correct bite.
3 No lip activity when swallowing - which allows the front teeth to
develop correctly.
Cleaning the T4K
The T4K should be clean under warm running water every time the
patient removes it from their mouth. Use Myoclean tablets to
correctly clean twice a week. Myocleanis the recommended cleaning
agent for MRC's appliances.
