JMS TPM-02 - Page 11

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4. Measure the maximum tongue pressure
1) Confirm that the “Measure” icon of the device lights and it is ready for measurement.
2) Insert the Tongue Pressure Probe into the patient's oral cavity and instruct the patient to gently hold
the hard ring of the Tongue Pressure Probe with the front teeth.
This will position the balloon on the tongue and allow you to take correct measurements. At the same time, the lower jaw is fixed.
<POINT>
Please pay attention to the orientation of the balloon and insert the balloon into the oral cavity so that the flat surface of the
balloon (the surface without the “line”) can be put on the tongue. Check the orientation before adjusting the internal
pressure for easy identification.
Lightly hold the thin portion
indicated by the diagonal line
with the front teeth.
Measuring
 A denture user should wear a denture for the measurement.
 Instruct not to bite the balloon absolutely. It may damage the balloon and result in unmeasurable.
Also there is a risk of swallowing the fragments.
 When griping the hard ring with the front teeth, instruct not to grip it strongly. It may damage the
teeth and prostheses.
<Balloon Side View>
<Balloon Front View>
Line
Line
Line
Balloon
Tongue
Front
teeth
Grip
Grip here during the
measurement.
Hard ring
Decide the position by
holding with the front teeth.
Position to be held
with the front teeth
CAUTIONS