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Fig 2: The various steps while checking and deprogramming the mandible

Fig 3: The Smylist postioner fabricated for a patient Fig 4: Two Smylist positioners fabricated for patients in different positions.

and causing several additional problems and symptoms. and deformation of the eye area can affect the salivary gland and the
Maintaining muscle relaxation at night and allowing them to nerves that innervate the tissues. Hypo-oxygenation and cyanotic
work in a balanced and relaxed manner within the muscle network surroundings can trigger the immune system.
can provide significant relief. This eliminates compression, improves • Early onset aging changes on the face: Mandibular rotation and
nerve function, and resolves issues with blood and lymphatic vessels. tilting can cause skin wrinkling and wrinkle formation.

Some of these problems include: All these issues can develop into chronic problems that, while
• Migraine: Constant compression and muscle spasm can trigger not necessarily debilitating, consistently affect and restrict lifestyle.
migraines by affecting nerves and ganglions on one or both sides. These problems are related to the TMJ, impacted by what is termed in
• Tinnitus: Compressed and shrunken muscles can force the condyle “Smylist Dentistry” as a “Rotated Mandible.”
into a problematic position, leading to more compression on the While it is beyond the scope to discuss all aspects of a rotated
fossa. This can remodel the fossa, compressing the auditory and mandible here, it is noteworthy that the consequences can be mitigated
tympanic areas. with a unique and remarkable device called the “Smylist Positioner.”
• Shoulder ache: The trigger effect starting from the chewing muscles This device directly impacts the muscles, training them to relax and
can progress beyond the mandibular area, often affecting the back work in harmony.
and extending from the tongue to the toes. This article aims to stimulate the reader’s interest in understanding
• Reduction in full range of head and hand movements the Smylist Positioner, its functionality, and its ability to stabilize
• Thyroid issues: Constant compression in the thyroid area. problems caused by a rotated mandible. It also explores how this
• Backache: Affecting the upper, middle, and lower back. device harmonizes the muscles involved with the mandible and the
• Knee problems entire musculoskeletal system. This groundbreaking concept is the
• Shortness of breath on exertion: Long-term mandibular upward brainchild of Dr. Maria Csillag, the principal author of this article. She
rotation can cause posture deformation. Forward-bending shoulders has developed an entire system known as “Smylist Dentistry,” which
compress the chest muscles, leading to chest and vertebral defor- profoundly impacts the human body and offers remarkable corrective
mation over time. capabilities.
• Chronic acidity and related problems: Tongue spasm and incorrect A rotated mandible impacts the TMJ and the entire musculoskeletal
positioning can trigger the brain to release acid in the stomach, system, leading to the aforementioned problems. Ideally, the mandible
imitating the food and swallowing action. and maxilla should cohabit perfectly, preventing asymmetrical
• Sjogren’s syndrome: Constant compression of the salivary gland mandibular movements and avoiding any forced positions that

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