The OraStretch Press Rehab System is a hand-operated device that provides simple home therapy and stretching for limited jaw opening, trismus, and dysfunction.

The OraStretch® press is a jaw motion rehab system–a user operated device that opens jaw to stretch the orofacial tissues and mobilize the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). It is used primarily to prevent and treat trismus and scarring or fibrosis from radiation therapy, surgery, and trauma; and to rehab the joint from TMJ disorder or after surgery. Trismus or jaw hypomobility is the inability to open the mouth.On average, 54% of oral and up to 85% of nasal cancer patients will experience trismus from surgical and radiation cancer treatments. Following radiation, patients will slowly develop radiation fibrosis over the next 12 months, which tightens the tissues and limits the mouth opening. The OraStretch press is used to stretch the mouth open to prevent any loss and to increase the range from the fibrosis. Visit our online radiation trismus presentation to learn more about radiation fibrosis and its treatment.The OraStretch system is also used to treat TMJ disorder, dysfunction, and post-surgical rehab. Patients can use the device to mobilize the mouth and jaw for improved function, to treat pain and swelling, and to prevent scar tissue after surgery.The OraStretch press is available in 5 Versions:

Standard OraStretch press for patient over 10 years old. (Adult)
Pediatric OraStretch press for patients under 10 years old,
Anterior OraStretch press for limited oral openings, microstomia, oral obstructions, etc.
Edentulous pads for patients missing teeth, and
Extended Add-On for improved fit of over-/under-jet patients and other alignment issues.

Downloads For Patients

OraStretch Press Patient Brochure ^pdf Getting Started – OraStretch Press Patient Brochure ^pdf OraStretch press Instruction Manual ^pdf Progress Tracking Form – Oral Opening ^pdf Getting Started ^pdf

Downloads For Providers

OraStretch press Product Brochure ^pdf Trismus in Head & Neck Cancer Brochure ^pdf OraStretch Press Ordering Guide ^pdf OraStretch Press Information ^pdf Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement – Technical Note ^pdf The temporo-mandibular-joint-Reconstruction ^pdf

With continual and diligent use of the OraStretch press, a typical patient can gain 1-2 mm per week in overall range of motion, with short-term gains of 1-4 mm immediately after stretching sessions.Use the OraStretch press daily as directed by your clinician. Your recovery depends on your commitment to rehabilitation and is the only way to assure yourself a full, functional recovery.

The standard and pediatric versions come with bitepads that are 1/8″ thick and stiff.These foam pads work to hold the user’s teeth in place while they are using the device. We also have edentulous pads for patients with dentures on the Standard version which can be directly used on the soft tissues of the mouth.

Compared to other jaw motion rehab systems, the OraStretch press, opens 20% wider, is about 50% smaller and lighter, and patients don’t have the continuing expense of replacement pads.

Benefits:

Maximizes your jaw range-of-motion
Nourishes joint tissues
Prevents stiffness and scar tissue
Reduces joint pain and inflammation
Improves jaw function
Speeds your recovery
Develops jaw muscle strength

Sample Protocols*

The 7-7-7:

Perform 7 sessions each day
Stretch 7 times each session
Hold each stretch for 7 seconds

The 5-5-30:

Perform 5 sessions each day
Stretch 5 times each session
Hold each stretch for 30 seconds

WARNING: IF YOU EXPERIENCE SHARP PAIN WHILE USING THE DEVICE, STOP USING IT IMMEDIATELY. If the pain persists or recurs, contact your doctor.

*These are examples only. Users should consult with a medical professional for protocols specific to their conditions.

Indications

Arthritis, Arthroscopy, Arthro-fibrosis, Disuse Atrophy, Joint Replacement, Facial Muscle Disorders, Meniscectomy, Radiation Therapy, Reconstructive Surgery, TMJ/TMD, Trauma, Trismus.

Contraindications

Mandible or Maxilla bone fracture (upper and lower jaw); and other bone weaknesses, bone infections, osteomyelitis, and osteocradionecrosis of the jaw.The OraStretch press is clinically proven as more effective than self-exercises and tongue depressors. The press is easy to use and portable, allowing patients to perform their necessary therapy while continuing in their daily life. The OraStretch press has been used by thousands of patients suffering from trismus and jaw dysfunction, and may be able to help you.The OraStretch press includes the OraStretch press device, a patient log, a safety limit knob, foam bite pads, and measuring scales, all easily carried in the travel bag. The OraStretch press device itself includes the safety limit adjustment knob, which allows the patient and doctor to control the therapy and prevent overstretching. The OraStretch press device mouthpieces are softened by foam pads and spread the force of the stretch across the users teeth. Special pads are also available for edentulous patients.The OraStretch press has been studied and successfully tested in clinical trials of post-surgical and post-radiation trismus, TMJ disorders, and traumas. Recent studies also indicate efficacy for treatment of orofacial pain and non-surgical TMJ conditions.The OraStretch press foam pads and the Range-of-Motion scales can also be purchases separately without prescription. The OraStretch press should only be used under the guidance of a medical professional. Please see the Instruction Manual for more information, warnings, and usage instructions.