A practical mouthstick for early intervention with quadriparetic patients.
There are few commercially available mouthsticks with bite plates that are easy to use by quadriparetic patients. The purpose was to design a practical, economical single-arch mouthstick for use in early rehabilitation. The mouthpiece designed was constructed out of self-curing acrylic. It adapted well to the existing dentition, hence giving a stable base. The mouthstick was easily fabricated, using limited materials and resources, and resulted in an appliance which was comfortable, required minimal training and allowed for independent use by the patient.
St. Michael's Hospital, Toronto, Ontario.
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Budning
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D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth; D009064:Mouth Protectors; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D012656:Self-Help Devices