What are Kenzie Therapeutics Microstomia Prevention Appliances?
"Kenzie Therapeutics appliances are simple to apply, and patients demonstrate greater tolerance compared to other interventions. Even those with hypersensitivity request its use more frequently."
Katie Lundquist OTR/L. BT-C
The Pivot is a specialized intraoral appliance designed to target buccal soft tissue restriction for microstomia prevention. It delivers precise, gentle stretch across the cheeks and inner oral cavity — ideal for both early-stage intervention and long-term therapy.
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Key Benefits:​
​Support soft tissue mobility in the buccal region​
Helps reduce contracture risk after burns, trauma, or surgery​
Prevents long-term oral restriction
Allows progressive adjustments for customized therapy
Enables measurable, non-invasive intervention
The Saddle is a specialized intraoral appliance developed to support microstomia prevention therapy. Targeting the oral commissures - where soft tissue restriction often starts. Designed for routine use in both early intervention and long-term rehab settings.
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Key Benefits:​
Support soft tissue mobility at the corners of the mouth, lips and buccal region
Helps reduce contracture risk after burns, trauma, or surgery
Prevents long-term oral restriction
Allows progressive adjustments for customized therapy
Enables measurable, non-invasive intervention
3 STEP PROCESS
1
PLACE
Place the appliance in the mouth between the cheek and teeth
2
ADJUST
Rotate the knob clockwise to advance the appliance to the desired position
3
MEASURE
Track progress objectively with the appliance's built in measuring feature
Easy to use:
Intuitive design simplifies MPA use.
Static Progressive:
The device can be adjusted to increase range of motion.
Measurable:
Objective, quantifiable measurement simplifies progress tracking.
Comfortable:
Soft, lightweight bio-compatible design ensures comfort.
Effective:
Ease, adjustability, measurability and comfort ensure effectiveness.