Elastic Mandibular Advancement (EMA)
The device is manufactured to the providers bite registration starting with the #19 elastic strap, this allows for up to 2mm of retrusion from the bite registration if needed.
- Minimal Appliance Footprint
- Simple Titration
- Up To 8 mm Advancement
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.
