A new treatment system to avoid the use of conventional orthodontic braces following extraction. more of an orthodontic presentation but has a high scope in pedodontics too.

8. WHAT IS MYOBRACE SYSTEM ?
• It is a preventive pre-orthodontic treatment that focuses on
addressing the underlying causes of crooked teeth, often
without the need for extraction followed by braces but by
unlocking natural growth and development of the child.
• This system involves the provision of a series of removable
appliances to children of very young age.
• Children of age 3 to 15 years old are eligible for this treatment

9. WHAT IT DOES ?
Breaks poor oral habits.
 Helps in development of the Jaws
Straightens the teeth
Optimises facial development
Improves overall health
Promotes healthy eating habits

10. THE
TREATMENT
PROCESS:
1.Habit Correction
2.Arch Development
3. Dental Alignment
4. Retention

11. 1. HABIT CORRECTION
• The chief cause of malocclusion are bad oral habits such as :
* Tongue thrusting
* Mouth Breathing
* Wrong Swallowing pattern
* Thumb sucking
* Bruxism
* Nail or lip biting etc
•There are many Habit breaking appliances available to correct the above
Habits …but the Myobrace habit breaking appliance is unique in a way it
combines the action and provides better results

12. The Myobrace Habit Breaker
 Maintains the tongue in correct position inside the oral cavity
 Avoids mouth breathing
 Corrects Swallowing pattern
 Avoids unwanted extra oral muscular forces on the dentition

13. 2. ARCH DEVELOPMENT
Combination of the Myobrace appliance with Arch expanders like Biobloc Or
BWS ( Bent wire system)
Children over 7 years of age who has under developed jaws are
recommended to be treated using this technique
Regular use and activation of this appliance expands the narrow developing
arch thereby preventing crowding.

14. 3. DENTAL ALIGNMENT
 This is done during the eruption of last permanent teeth
This Myobrace appliance for teens aligns the teeth into their natural position
If the teeth need further alignment, braces can still be used for a much shorter
period of time which can be combined with the myobrace for braces for optimal
results

15. 4. retention
Final stage of myobrace treatment and aims to ensure good oral habits are
maintained
Prevents relapse and avoids the need for a fixed retainer for an extended
period of time

16. DIreCTION OF USE
o Since myobrace treatment involves a
series of removable appliance patient
compliance is essential for effective
results
o The appliances must be worn 1 to 2 hrs a
day and especially during sleep at night.
o Following the instructions of the dentist
and proper periodic reviews are essential

18. OTHER BENEFITS IN THE MYOBRACE SYSTEM
The Myobrace treatment system not only focuses on the development of jaws and
alignment of the dentition
but also the overall health of the child in few ways :
The treatment process includes Diet Counselling which improves the nutritional
status of the child
Sleep Disordered Breathing or Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a serious condition in
paediatric patients causing many hazardous effects

19. Myobrace appliances allows the jaws to attain its natural growth and
positions the tongue
It also prevents mouth breathing there by correcting the Airway
dysfunction.
Thus, the Myobrace system improves the overall health of kid including
better memory conception as studies show sleep apnea diminishes
memory.

20. That’s it ? THERE IS MORE !
 Myofuctional appliance for patients suffering from SDB or OSA
 Can be used by both paediatric and adult patients
 It positions the tongue and allows forward placement of the
mandible thereby correcting the airway dysfunction.
 There are more such appliances available to focus on specific
problems eg. Myobrace for TMJ etc

21. CONCLUSION
• Myobrace system straightens the teeth in a
natural way avoiding a regular orthodontic
treatment
• Myobrace system improves the systemic
health of a
child by correcting hazardous habits
• It is the role and responsibility of a
dentist to analyse
the growth and development of a child
and provide
appropriate preventive treatment as early
as possible.