THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT
The ideal time for treatment with LM-Activator™ is in early mixed dentition when the first teeth are changing. By intervening early, the need for further treatment can be significantly reduced and even eliminated. Research indicates that malocclusions in deciduous dentition persist and tend to become more severe as the dentition develops. LM-Activator™ provides soft guidance to teeth and jaws when needed.
The results indicate that orthodontic intervention with eruption guidance appliance in the early mixed dentition is an effective treatment modality for malocclusions with Class II or Class II tendency, excess overjet, deep bite, open bite, crowding, anterior crossbite, or buccal crossbite (scissorsbite).
Katri Keski-Nisula, et al. Orthodontic intervention in the early mixed dentition: A prospective, controlled study on the effects of the eruption guidance appliance. American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, February 2008
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Simple and easy treatment
No separate treatment phases but simultaneous alignment, leveling and anteroposterior correction reducing treatment complexity.
Effective method
An effective treatment modality for malocclusions with Class II or Class II tendency, excess Overjet, Deep bite, Open bite, Crowding, anterior Crossbite, or buccal Crossbite (Scissorsbite).
Evidence based treatment method
The treatment method proven by research results, and the appliance has been used by a million of patients around the world.
WHEN TO USE LM-ACTIVATOR™
Early interceptive treatment
LM-Activator™ has proven to be effective in treatment of typical malocclusions in different dental stages.
Overbite,
Deep bite
Overjet
Open bite
Crowding
Anterior crossbite
Angle Class II
LM-Activator™ corrects typical malocclusions like excess Overbite or Deep bite, excess Overjet, Open bite, Crowding, anterior Crossbite and Angle Class II or Class II tendency. Sagittal and vertical relationships can be corrected simultaneously.
The use of LM™ orthodontic appliances during the growth
Indications – when to use LM-Activator™?
LM-Activator™ has proven to be effective in treatment of different malocclusions at different dental stages. Evaluating the dentoalveolar, skeletal and functional characteristics is an essential part of selecting patients for LM-Activator™ treatment. A thorough case-by-case analysis of the patient’s malocclusion and its severity as well as of the patients motivation is needed.
A stable result is the key to a successful treatment. Myofunctional research shows a correlation between malocclusions and orofacial dysfunctions. Use of My LM-Activator™ in active treatment and in retention can support rehabilitation of oral functions and may be combined with myofunctional treatment in correcting malocclusions.
The ideal time for treatment with LM-Activator™ is in early mixed dentition when the first teeth are changing. Use of LM-Activator™ is recommended to align teeth, activate mandibular growth and expand the arch perimeter.
The chart provides demonstrative guidelines for case selection:
The contraindications for LM-Activator™ use are: Silicone hypersensitivity, Skeletal Class III, Excessively retroclined maxillary anterior teeth.
Effect not proven for:
- Midline discrepancy >3 mm *)
- Very narrow upper arch *)
- Palatally impacted teeth *)
- Fully erupted anterior teeth that require torqueing *)
- Teeth requiring intrusion
*) May be treated with combination treatment (LM-Activator™ together with other appliances such as quad helix).
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.
