Microstomia Prevention Appliance (MPA)

Recommendation: For lower facial burns.

Purpose: To facilitate increased ROM to facial musculature as well as to improve mastication and articulation.

How to Apply:

1. Begin on lowest tension.
2. Set one side of MPA at corner of mouth.
3. Stretch lip around opposite side.
4. MPA may then be widened to appropriate length.

Recommended: MPA may be worn pre and post grafting, up to 6-8 hours.

Wear Time: per day. Remove for P.O. intake and to converse with staff and/or family (when on highest setting).

Cautions: Apply lubricant to the lips prior to insertion of MPA. Increase length of time per day, up to eight hours per day.