Myosa TMJ Jaw Joint Disorder Treament Appliance Tool

The Myosa TMD appliance is specifically designed for the diagnosis and treatment of jaw joint (TMJ) Disorder. The appliance, which should be fitted and customised by your doctor to the correct therapeutic bite, has a comfortable low profile allowing for daytime use and unimpeded speech. When combined with night time use of the Myosa TMJ, the Myosa TMD is suitable for patients experiencing more severe symptoms of jaw joint (TMJ) disorder. While the flexible Myosa TMJ is ideally suited to night time use, the Myosa TMD can be used while sleeping provided the fit is secure.

Daytime treatment of TMJ (jaw joint) disorder
The Myosa for TMD appliance is designed to assist in the diagnosis of jaw joint (TMJ) disorder and should be fitted and adjusted by your doctor to the correct therapeutic bite. Once adjusted ensure a tight fit but make sure the appliance can be comfortably removed and replaced into the correct position. Do not clench or grind your teeth on the Myosa for TMD as this will cause premature wear or splitting. When in place you should keep your lips together and although it is not necessary to have your teeth closed, you should practice moving the lower jaw into the bite your doctor has set for you.

Prior to using the Myosa for TMD patients should visit a medical or dental practitioner for evaluation of the jaw joint (TMJ) disorder. This evaluation will determine the potential benefit of the appliance in conjunction with other treatments. The Myosa for TMD serves as both a diagnostic tool as well as initial treatment and can be used to determine if symptoms are directly related to causes of TMJ Disorder. Use the Myosa for TMD during daily activities.

What is TMJ Disorder?
The jaw joint (TMJ) is where the lower jaw joins the temporal bone of the skull. Each time a person chews, speaks and swallows the joint moves so therefore it is one of the most frequently used joints in the body.

The causes of jaw joint disorder can be multi-faceted and symptoms often stem from dysfunctional interaction between the teeth, facial muscles and jaws. These causes can include tension, misaligned or missing teeth as well as poor dental work, incorrect myofunctional (muscle function) habits including mouth breathing, incorrect jaw development, trauma or degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis.

The jaw joint (TMJ) can be located by pressing the fingertips immediately in front of the ear on each side of the face. By fully opening then closing the mouth, movement in the TMJ can be felt. This motion in the TMJ can also be felt by inserting the tips of the little fingers into the ear canal (with fingernail backwards) then pressing forwards while opening and closing the jaw. While this exercise may cause pain for sufferers of TMJ disorder, most symptoms are located away from the TMJ and many undiagnosed sufferers will have experienced chronic head, neck, ear and other pain.
image of the tmj

Regardless of the cause or severity of a patient s TMJ the Myosa for TMJ appliance range covers both intra-capsular and extra-capsular treatment, aimed at relieving pressure on the TMJ, decreasing muscle tension and limiting the effects of jaw clenching. Treatment with the Myosa range provides immediate relief from the symptoms of TMJ Disorder.

How the myOSA for TMJ Works
The Myosa for TMJ range is comprised of a series of soft intra-oral appliances specifically designed to assist in the diagnosis and symptom relief of TMJ Disorder.

The appliances have a thick section at the back, which when placed in the mouth relieves pressure by gently decompressing the inflamed joints. The Myosa for TMJ appliances are designed to automatically correct the alignment of the lower jaw as well as stretch tight, painful muscles around the jaws, head and neck.

This results in an immediate as well as long term decrease in pain. The Myosa for TMJ system s patented aerofoil base and dual moulded design also prevents bruxing.

What’s in the box
1 x Applicator