The Dental Solution: Australia's Olmos Accredited Laboratory

Olmos Applications

The TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre International, directed by Dr. Steven R. Olmos, is a leader in training for the dental profession in the study and treatment of Temporomandibular Jaw Dysfunction (TMD) and related sleep disorders. Dr. Olmos's commitment to helping patients overcome the pain of TMD has made him recognised around the world.

Dr. Steven Olmos, DDS, DABCP, DAAPM, DACSDD, FAAOP, FAACP, FICCMO, FADI, FIAO a graduate of USC School of Dentistry, has been in private practice for over 27 years with the past 19 years and over 4,000 hours of continuing education dedicated to research and treatment in the field
of mandibular orthopedic dysfunction and sleep disordered breathing. He founded TMJ & Sleep Therapy Centre International in 2000 with the first location in California, USA.

Today there are eight Centres in three countries dedicating their care

exclusively to evaluation and treatment of mandibular orthopedic dysfunction and sleep disordered breathing.

 

 

 


Dr. Steven Olmos

 

Olmos Day Appliance

 OD1 - Acrylic Day

Indication:

  • Indicated for chronic disc-displacement or skeletal and muscular asymmetry
  • Functions as a positioning stent to correct vertical dimension, rotation, cant and protrusive changes
  • Lingual Anatomical ridge guides disclusion and protects contralateral joint in working movements
 

 OD1

 

 

 OD2 - Compact Day

Indication - Same as OD1 with wire lingual connector for patients with:

  • Narrow arches
  • Anterior crowding
  • Require minimal lingual interference
 

 OD1

 

 

 OD3 - PMT Thermoform Day

Indication - Same as OD1 with thermoform design for patient with:

  • Narrow arches
  • Inter-occlusal distances less than 1.5mm
  • Patients with allergies to metals
  • Not recommended for patients with severe crowding or undercuts
 

 OD1

 

 Olmos Night Appliance

 ON1 - Anterior Deprogrammer

Indicationh:

  • Control parafunctional activity
  • Reduce clenching and grinding
  • Acute or chronic bruxism
 

 ON1

 

 

 ON2 - Night Positioner

Indication:

  • Prevent disc dislocation (locking) in the supline
  • Protect inflamed or injured tissues
 

 ON2

 

 

 ON3 - Night Positioner

Indication:

  • Combines ON1 and ON2
  • Reduces inflammation (capsulitis)
  • Prevent locking in supine position
  • Improve airway obstruction
  • Reduces clenching or grinding
 

 ON3

 

 

For further information on Olmos appliances, please contact us to request a pricelist.