Anterior Deprogrammer
An anterior deprogrammer is a device that covers the entire arch and discludes the posteriors via an anterior ramp to retrain jaw muscles and prevent bruxism
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Appliance overview
The anterior deprogrammer is a device that covers the entire arch and discludes the posteriors via an anterior ramp to retrain jaw muscles and prevent bruxing. The device is primarily used on the upper arch.
It better protects teeth due to coverage of the full arch as well as greater retention than an NTI device given its full coverage. There may be some occlusion which will interfere with retraining the jaw muscles.
Anterior deprogrammer ideal use
The anterior deprogrammer works well for cases where you want full arch coverage and protection, but also to prevent occlusion.
These appliances are good for treating TMJ cases where the root cause is a muscle problem but it can also treat all cases.
Pros and cons of anterior deprogrammers
- Due to the coverage on the posteriors, there may be some occlusion which will interfere with retraining the jaw muscles.
- Better protects teeth due to full arch coverage
- Provides greater retention than the NTI given the full arch coverage.
Anterior deprogrammer indications for use
Dandy anterior deprogrammers are intended to reduce pain and discomfort in the TMJ and in some cases help retrain muscles to avoid these movements. The devices are worn while sleeping to support patients’ TMJ in the position prescribed by the dentists. The appliances are removable by the patient.
Expect a 2-3 year product life with the appliance.
Appliance replacement signs are cracks in the acrylic and failure of the device to maintain retention
in the patient’s mouth.
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