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LM-Dental unveils enhanced My LM‑Activator for early orthodontics

The My LM-Activator silicone aligner and activator provides a simple and gentle orthodontic treatment method for young patients with mixed dentition, effectively correcting various malocclusions. (Image: LM-Dental)

Fri. 21 June 2024

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PARGAS, Finland: LM-Dental, a dental instrument manufacturer located in the Southwest region of Finland, has recently announced the launch of My LM-Activator, a new and improved appliance in LM‑Dental’s portfolio of clinically proven LM-Activator appliances. My LM-Activator was officially launched in June at the 99th annual congress of the European Orthodontic Society in Athens in Greece and at the 17th congress of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry in Gothenburg in Sweden.

My LM-Activator is a prefabricated silicone aligner and activator that gently supports healthy and natural growth of the face and jaw. Developed in close collaboration with clinicians, the appliance is suitable for treating excess overjet, excess overbite, anterior open bite, anterior crowding, Class II malocclusion and anterior crossbite.

“Early orthodontic treatment aims to detect malocclusions at an early stage and stop their development. The silicone eruption guidance appliance has been specifically developed for early orthodontic treatment. It guides a child’s erupting teeth and jaw growth as well as widens dental arches. The eruption guidance appliance is mainly used at night,” said Prof. Juha Varrela, a specialist in orthodontics from the University of Turku’s Institute of Dentistry, in a press release.

Since research indicates that malocclusion in the primary dentition tends to become more severe as the dentition develops, the ideal time for treatment is in the early mixed dentition. By intervening and taking action to correct malocclusion early, the need for further treatment can be significantly reduced or even eliminated.

In Finland, LM-Activator has been used in orthodontic treatment for 20 years for guiding the occlusion and correcting malocclusion of hundreds of thousands of Finnish children, and the scope of international users is ever expanding. “My LM-Activator represents a significant leap in our company’s dedication to providing high-quality orthodontic solutions for growing patients,” added Matti Savolainen, business and product manager at LM-Dental.

The new and enhanced My LM-Activator appliance has the following advanced features for user friendliness and comfort:

Streamlined anatomy: My LM-Activator presents an overall sleek and lightweight design, improving fit and comfort for the patient.

Harmonised design and sizing: A harmonised design over the size range makes it even easier to find a good fit for the patient. The ultimate high-gloss finish is combined with superior wear comfort.

Optimised vertical control: The improved thickness profile of the occlusal plane enables vertical control, empowering the development of optimal occlusal conditions in the mixed dentition.

LM-Dental was founded over 50 years ago and is part of Planmeca Group, one of the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers. (Image: LM-Dental)

LM-Dental was founded over 50 years ago and is part of Planmeca Group, one of the world’s leading dental equipment manufacturers. (Image: LM-Dental)

My LM-Activator is already available in European Economic Area markets. (Image: LM-Dental)

My LM-Activator is already available in European Economic Area markets. (Image: LM-Dental)

The My LM-Activator packaging boasts a modern design. (Image: LM-Dental)

The My LM-Activator packaging boasts a modern design. (Image: LM-Dental)

As part of LM-Dental’s commitment to engaging with a new generation of patients, the My LM-Activator packaging now has a modern design. The new product line supports the company’s key objective of communicating the benefits of early orthodontic treatment to patients.

Editorial note:

My LM-Activator is available as a medical device in European Economic Area markets; however, availability might be pending regulatory approval in other markets. More information about the company can be found here.

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