Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA)
The Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA) appliance is the smallest of our obstruction sleep apnea appliances. The individual trays are constructed of 2mm vacuum form material and are held together with straps of varying lengths and flexibility. These straps provide unsurpassed lateral movement and comfort as well as dictating the amount of mandibular advancement. These straps are positioned between the teeth and cheek leaving the palate free from obstruction.
- Thermoformed Acrylic Trays
- 9 Different Strap Lengths (13mm-21mm)
- 4 Different Elastic Tensions Available
- Small Portable Size, Ensuring Patient Comfort
Each EMA elastic strap comes in four different strengths, indicated by color.
All of DynaFlex’s EMA cases come with a set of #21 – #13 straps in the blue and yellow. We set the device to the doctors bite with a size #19 strap. By us setting the device with a size #19 strap at the doctors bite registration, this allows for retrusion of the mandible if needed. For advancement you will move down in the size.
Soft
Medium
Firm
Extra Firm
The shorter the EMA elastic strap, the farther the mandible is advanced.
| STRAPS | LENGTH | ADVANCEMENT |
|---|---|---|
| #21 | 21mm | 6mm |
| #20 | 20mm | 7mm |
| #19 | 19mm | 8mm |
| #18 | 18mm | 9mm |
| #17 | 17mm | 10mm |
| #16 | 16mm | 11mm |
| #15 | 15mm | 12mm |
| #14 | 14mm | 13mm |
| #13 | 13mm | 14mm |
Cleaning Instructions
Always clean your device in the morning immediately after having removed it from your mouth.
Use a soft tooth brush. Do not use toothpaste as it contains abrasives.
Remove the device from its storage case. Thoroughly clean it using a soft-bristled toothbrush, then rinse under cool running water.
Carefully and thoroughly dry all components of the device and its storage case using a clean towel.
When not in use, the device should be stored in your Sleep Well storage case.
Never use hot water, hot water damages your device and will invalidate the warranty. Never soak your device in cleaner as it can cause delamination. To reduce the possibility of discoloration, do not drink coffee, tea or cola with the device in place. Always brush teeth thoroughly before use.
