EASY SELECTION OF THE MODEL
General steps on how to choose the right My LM-Activator™ model
The steps below provide some general basic guidelines on choosing the right My LM-Activator™ appliance for the patient. It is solely the responsibility of the treating doctor to evaluate and determine which model is best suitable for the individual patient.
Step 1: Height
Is the malocclusion type increased overjet, increased overbite/deep bite, anterior crowding, rotated anterior teeth, dentoalveolar anterior crossbite, Class II, scissorsbite, complete mandibular posterior lingual crossbite or gummy smile?
Is the Growth pattern / Facial type Neutral angle or Low angle?
> Choose Low model
Is the malocclusion type anterior open bite?
Is the Growth pattern / Facial type High angle?
> Choose High model
Step 2: Length
Have the permanent second molars erupted? If No, choose Short model.
Have the permanent second molars erupted? If Yes or erupting soon, choose Long model.
Does your patient have a wide arch?
The wide model has a wider and shorter arch. Wide model is especially designed for Asian markets. It is suitable also for some Latin American markets.
Is more durability needed for your patient?
Choose a model with incisal reinforcement, which is especially suitable for patients with Deep bite. Reinforced model is recommended for patients over 8 years old.
“We can control the occlusion in a three
dimensional way with LM-Activator™. We are
able to control overbite, overjet, the lateral
contacts of the lower and upper arch and to
modify the sagittal growth.”Dr. Gioacchino Pellegrino, DDS,
Specialist in Orthodontics, Italy
The treating doctor is solely responsible and liable for diagnosis, treatment, and evaluating whether treatment with LM-Activator™, LM-Trainer™ or any other LM-Dental™’s product is appropriate for a specific patient, and for the outcome of any treatment with LM-Activator™, LM-Trainer™ or any other LM-Dental™’s product. Product used, and use of products shall be determined solely by doctor and evaluated for use with each individual patient where appropriate. Please refer to manufacturer’s instructions for use.
