The LWZ
The LWZ stands for Lippen-Wangen-Zungen Trainer and is a myofunctional and orofacial medical device.
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Information for Patients
What is it?
Information for Healthcare Provider
Indications
The LWZ has been clinically tested to support the following indications:
- • Improving mouth / lip closure
- • Reducing hypersalivation
- Reducing the habits of thump sucking and addiction to pacifier
- • Tongue muscle strengthening
- • Improving physiological swallowing pattern
- • Sounds of the first place of articulation, such as sibilant sounds of (German: z, s, sch), sounds of the second place of articulation (German l, n, d, t), and lateral/bilateral sigmatism
Contra-Indications
- • None
The LWZ is a medical device of Class I per MDR 2017/745 and of “uncalssified” per U.S. Regulation.
The LWZ is made of high-performance medical-grade TPE-polymer, fully tested and certified for biocompatibility according ISO 10993-1 and according USP Class IV.
Ergonomic and light-weight transportation box for protection of the LWZ during storage and travels.
Optimal presentation of the LWZ in the transportation box with position retaining features.
Stimulation of proximal labia by convex features.
Superior and tested usability features for the patient for correct orientation of the device and easy removal from the oral cavity.
Ergonomic angles of the bite rail paired with abrasion and bite resistant high-performance polymer.
How is it used?
The LWZ has been extensively tested for safe and effective use. The general steps for using the LWZ are given here:
Where to get?
The LWZ is exclusively distributed as medical device through qualified distributors and therapists.
