Fig. 4 “As well as offering the potential for preventive pre-orthodontic treatment, MRC’s treatment systems can decrease the severity of malocclusion and often prevent the need for traditional extraction and fixed braces techniques.” ment time and improving case stability. (Fig. 4) The Myobrace for Teens™ is a four-stage appliance system designed to be most effective during develop-ment of the permanent dentition when erupting teeth can be guided into their correct natural position. It is designed for habit correction, arch development and tooth alignment. Recently, significant upgrades to the T1 and T2 appliances were introduced. These upgrades included additional or revamped features for improved habit correction and arch development. (Figs. 5 & 6) The T1 is made of soft and flexible material to adapt to a wide range of arch forms and poorly aligned teeth. The soft material allows for better retention and comfort in the initial stages of treatment. The T2 features Dynamicore™ with a Frankel Cage, which assists to develop the arch form and creates more space for the erupting dentition and improves dental alignment. The Myobrace System™ is the most advanced myofunctional orthodontic treatment system available. The system allows practitioners to treat more children earlier, improve patient flow, and increase efficiency by delegation while providing financial benefits for the doctor and parent. Airway and Neuromuscular Dysfunction Treatment Systems Observations have highlighted an increasing number of 21st century children who exhibit upper airway or neuromuscular dysfunction. For the past 25 years, MRC has identified these issues as a major cause of malocclu-sion. Furthermore, the medical profession has now recognized that this upper airway dysfunction can cause serious health issues such as behavioral problems, ADHD or learning difficulties in children as well as 36 Fall 2015 JAOS
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