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Summary of Contents for SICAT OPTIMOTION
- Page 1 Application and care information...
- Page 3 Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) and bruxism by redu- cing muscle tension. OPTIMOTION is to be worn at night and removed in the morning. In the presence of severe pain, typically only within the first days of use, it may be worn during the day with daily interruptions for eating, drinking, and cleaning of the device.
- Page 4 The therapeutic appliance is worn in the mouth whilst sleeping and may reduce com- plications due to bruxism such as exposed tooth necks and inflammation of the gum. Treatment with the OPTIMOTION also reduces abrasion of the teeth and relaxes the jaw muscles and facial muscles.
- Page 5 USING THE OPTIMOTION THERAPEUTIC APPLIANCE Inserting the therapeutic appliance Insert the appliance into the mouth completely. Carefully place the appliance on the dental arch and press the appliance onto the teeth by applying as little pressure as pos- sible. The appliance snaps onto the teeth and should stay securely in place. If the appliance does not fit onto the teeth when applying appropriate pressure, check the orientation of the appliance.
- Page 6 Removing the therapeutic appliance It should be possible to remove the therapeutic appliance from the dental arch by ex- erting a slight amount of force. Place your thumbs on the appliance in the area of the molars on both sides and equally lever the appliance upward with slight pressure. Then, carefully remove the appliance from the mouth.
- Page 7 Period of use Your dentist provides comprehensive information on type and duration of use. Depend- ing on your individual indication, your dentist will provide information on the times when to use the appliance. Remove the therapeutic appliance before eating or drinking in order to avoid any damage.
- Page 9 You may clean the therapeutic appliance once a week using a prostheses cleaner not ■ containing oxygen. After cleaning the OPTIMOTION therapeutic appliance, always store it in the ■ provided storage container in a cool and dry place at room temperature.
- Page 10 LIFE TIME AND DAMAGE Life time The OPTIMOTION therapeutic appliance has an expected life time of 2 years. We recom- mend a regular check of the therapeutic appliance by your dentist. Please do not use your therapeutic appliance after the end of its life time.
- Page 11 INDICATIONS AND SIDE EFFECT Indications for use For adults, the use of the OPTIMOTION therapeutic appliance is indicated in the follow- ing cases: Protection of teeth and restorations from injury due to bruxism. ■ Temporary treatment of Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD) along with the relief of ■...
- Page 12 Possible side effects In the event of respiratory problems, nausea or allergic reactions, remove the appliance immediately and contact your dentist as fast as possible. Wearing the therapeutic appliance can lead to excessive salivation. Increasing pain in jaw joints and jaw muscles also may occur. Moreover, temporary pain of the palate, gum or the teeth as well as headache may occur.
- Page 13 Please contact your dentist regarding the proper disposal of your OPTIMOTION. If serious incidents (such as severe injur- ies) occur in connection with the product, these must be reported to the manufac- turer and the competent authority.
- Page 14 NOTES...
- Page 15 NOTES...
- Page 16 Federal Law (USA) restricts use of this device to or on the order of a physician, dentist or licensed practitioner. Manufacturer SICAT GmbH & Co. KG - Friesdorfer Str. 131-135 - 53175 Bonn, Germany 10570EN | 500204 | DD31IFU002 - 2020-04-14...
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