Atos Medical TheraBite CareTips User manual

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TheraBite®: Passive motion, Strengthening & Stretching
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Normal mouth opening range is between 40 mm and 50 mm.
Trismus refers to when the opening is less than 40mm. is can result in pain and/or spasms.
Treatment Objectives with the eraBite®
Jaw Motion Rehabilitation System™
• Stretch Muscle Tissue
• Mobilize Joints
• Strengthen and Increase Flexibility of Muscles
• Reduce Pain and Inammation
• Improve Speech and Swallowing
• Improve ROM
Fine Adjustment Knob:
Controls opening speed
and distance
Range Setting Arm:
Can be adjusted to limit
maximum opening/motion
(45 to 25 mm)
Upper and Lower Mouthpiece:
Spreads the force equally across
the teeth. Holds the bite pads.
Curved track:
Guides the mandible
within the natural
pathway TheraBite Jaw Mobilizer
Provides anatomically correct
jaw motion

This text does not replace nor does it set forth the complete contents of the User Manual and/or Prescriber Information for the products in this
text, and is not a substitute for reviewing and understanding that important information. Therefore, before prescribing and/or using any of the
products included in this text, please review the entire contents of the respective User Manual and/or Prescriber Information.
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Department
Clinician
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TheraBite®: Guidelines for Use
Please read the Instructions for Use Manual for complete usage guidelines.
1. Measure mouth opening using TheraBite Range of Motion (ROM) scales and record on the progress chart:
2. Attach the bites pads as indicated in the manual;
3. Place the upper and lower mouthpiece in your mouth;
4. Gently squeeze down on the range setting arm until maximum opening is
reached while still comfortable. If you go beyond comfort, it can actually
make your mouth opening worse;
5. Set the maximum mouth opening by using the fine adjustment knob
7-7-7 Protocol:
 •Holdfor7seconds;
 •Letgo;
 •Repeat7timesinarow;
 •Repeatprocess7timesperday
5-5-30 Protocol:
 •Holdfor30seconds;
 •Letgo;
 •Repeat5timesinarow;
 •Holdnalstretchfor30seconds;
 •Repeatprocess5timesperday
Gradually increase maximum mouth opening by slowly turning the ne adjustment knob counter clockwise while
making sure there is no pain.
TIP: Your clinician may recommend a different protocol. Please follow your clinician’s instructions.
TIP: Regular use is key in improving mouth opening TIP: Use soap and water to clean the TheraBite Jaw Mobilizer.
Caution: DO NOT USE IF YOU HAVE OSTEORADIONECROSIS AND/OR A FRACTURED JAW!
If the user feels unexpected pain at any time while using the TheraBite system, the user should immediately stop using the
TheraBite and immediately contact his or her clinician.
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