OraSTRETCH PRESS JAW MOTION REHAB SYSTEM Instruction Manual

ORASTRETCH® PRESS

JAW MOTION REHAB SYSTEM

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

AND TRACKING LOG

READ INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE FOR

SAFETY, USAGE, AND TO AVOID INJURY.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Overview___________________________________

The ORASTRETCH® Press Jaw Rehab System is a medical device to prevent
and treat a restricted mouth and for therapy of jaw and mouth dysfunction.
Users and healthcare providers should read this instruction manual for
information on safety, usage, maintenance, and care of the O

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Press device. Users with further questions should contact their doctor.

Function___________________________________

The ORASTRETCH® Press Jaw Rehab System works by squeezing the handles
to move the mouthpieces apart along the anatomical curved motion of the
jaw up to 50mm wide. A user’s hand provides the force to push apart the
jaw for stretching of tissues and mobilizing the joint. The unit can also
off er resistance for muscle strengthening. The ORASTRETCH® Press device
can be used to treat the jaw joints, muscles and hypomobility (trismus),
for post-operative rehabilitation, and prophylactically to prevent trismus.

DISCLAIMER: No promise or guarantee of results is being made or
implied. Patient outcomes will vary. The device scale is approximate and
should be used to track progress only.

Safety_____________________________________

The ORASTRETCH® Press Jaw Rehab System is user controlled allowing users
to avoid hyper-extension and excessive force over the small distance of
jaw motion. A limit screw is included for the provider or user to set a
maximum opening and prevent over-stretching.

As a medical device, the ORASTRETCH® Press device is available by recom­mendation of a licensed health care professional who understands the
usage and purpose of the ORASTRETCH® Press device. A prescription may
be required for this device, and varies by country. This instruction manual
is subject to review and periodic updates. Please review this manual
carefully before prescribing and/or use of the ORASTRETCH® Press device.

DISCLAIMER: The ORASTRETCH® Press device is a manually controlled
medical device, and should not be used without the consultation and
direction of a health care professional. As a manually controlled device,
the user must take care to proceed slowly with therapy and to avoid any
sharp or prolonged pain.

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FEATURES

Product Specifications_________________________

1............................Mouthpieces 4.....................................Scale

2.............................Limit Screw 5..........................Scale Marker

3...................................Handles

Accessories_________________________________

Mouthpiece Bitepads Carrying Bag

MIO Patient Scale Manual and Tracking Log

Contents___________________________________

2.................General Information 7.............Warning and Cautions

3..................................Features 8-9......................Tracking Logs

4...................Indication & Usage 10..................................Notes

5..........................Rehabilitation 11.............................Warranty

6............................Maintenance 12..........................Order Form

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Indications_________________________________

The ORASTRETCH® Press device is indicated for orofacial post-surgical
rehab; limited range-of-motion of the jaw and mouth, trismus or jaw
hypomobility; for facial or muscle pain; and for temporomandibular joint
dysfunction. Patients should consult with a health care professional to
determine if the O

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Press device is an appropriate treatment for

their medical conditions.

Contraindications____________________________

The ORASTRETCH® Press device is contraindicated for patients with
weak, weakened, fractured, or infected bones of the upper and lower
jaw (maxilla and mandible); or patients suff ering from ankylosis,
osteomyelitis, or osteoradionecrosis of the jaw.

INDICATIONS

USAGE INSTRUCTIONS

The ORASTRETCH® Press device was designed to assist patients to stretch,
mobilize and train their jaw and mouth:

Bitepad

Application

• Peel off the backing from the foam pads.

• Apply a pad to the upper and lower biteplate.

• Raise the ORASTRETCH® Press device and insert the
biteplates into the mouth. Align teeth and bite down
on the pads to strengthen bitepads’ adhesion.

Adjustable

Safety

Screw

• Thread limit screw into hole on upper handle.

• Squeeze the handles to move the biteplates apart.

• Rotate the limit screw to force the device closed
to maximum opening desired. Use the scale as an
approximate guide.

Basic Use

• Raise the ORASTRETCH® Press device and insert the
biteplates between the upper and lower teeth.

• Squeeze the handles to move the biteplates apart.

Measuring

• Squeeze device open to a light stretch and note
scale marker’s position in relation to the scale.

• Record opening at start and end of each session.

The ORASTRETCH® Press device was designed to be small and light for
portability. Use it at home, at work, or on vacation, and do not skip or
discontinue usage without instructions from your health care provider. If
you are experiencing sharp or prolonged pain, contact your doctor.