{"id":6423,"date":"2026-09-10T12:15:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T10:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.eptamed.com\/hptamed-protocols\/"},"modified":"2026-10-06T11:34:18","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T11:34:18","slug":"hptamed-protocols","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eptamed.com\/en\/hptamed-protocols\/","title":{"rendered":"Hptamed Protocols"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Protocols with Eq. Eptamed<\/em><\/h1>\n

Three in-depth courses on the method, each with its own minimum requirement for equipment, duration, and recommended cost for the patient.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Functional Therapy with the Eptamed Device<\/em><\/h2>\n

The protocol<\/strong> calls for the use of four Eq. Eptamed devices, which can be customized to meet the patient's specific needs<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

To optimize results, speed up recovery, and enhance the effectiveness of treatment, you can incorporate Special Equipment<\/strong>, specifically designed for clinical cases that require targeted functional support.<\/p>\n

\n START OF THERAPY<\/span>\n STARTER Eq.<\/span>\n \n <\/div>
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Changes<\/p>\n

The Eptamed system allows for a high degree of customization, designed to further improve the device's performance and adaptability based on the patient's individual characteristics. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Materials and Compounds<\/h2>\n

Formulation selected based on the stage of treatment and clinical needs<\/p>\n

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Start treatment:for postural problemsor general malaise<\/p>\n <\/div>

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\n <\/span><\/span>\n THERMOPLASTIC \u2013 GREATER FLEXIBILITY<\/span>\n <\/div>
\n <\/span><\/span>\n THERMOPLASTIC \u2013 OPTIMAL BALANCE<\/span>\n <\/div>
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Intermediate blend: \"\" is the most widely used<\/p>\n <\/div>

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End of treatment,improved alignmentor presence of bruxism<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

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Monitoring the Long-Term Use of the Eptamed Equation<\/em><\/h2>\n

The appearance of the Eptamed device changes over time depending on the frequency of use and the patient\u2019s adherence to proper hygiene practices. Observing its surface characteristics provides valuable assistance to the clinician in assessing the patient\u2019s adherence to the prescribed regimen. <\/p>\n

Proper use is defined as when the patient wears the Eptamed device for at least 8 hours at night<\/strong>, for at least 1 hour during the day<\/strong> in passive mode, and performs at least 15 minutes of active exercises<\/strong> daily. <\/p>\n

The Eq. Eptamed is designed to highlight gradual changes that reflect its actual level of use. In fact, after about 3 months, you may begin to notice the first signs of wear on the Eq. Eptamed. At 6 months, wear becomes more evident, and the Eq. Eptamed must be replaced. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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With minimal use, Eptamed remains virtually unchanged, retaining its transparency and showing no obvious signs of wear or discoloration. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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With moderate use, a slight dulling of the surface and the first signs of wear become apparent.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Optimal use results in more widespread opacity, accompanied by initial yellowing and the presence of surface deposits.<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Index of Protocols with Eq. Eptamed<\/em><\/h2>\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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UNIVERSAL SEQUENCE (continued from page 8)<\/span><\/h3>\n

The sequence takes into account:<\/p>\n

  • only the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/li><\/ul>\n

    In pediatric<\/strong> patients, treatment begins with the Starter appliance (lingual NIKI), and the treatment sequence is then determined based on the patient's age.<\/p>

    In Class I and II<\/strong> patients aged 14 years and older with a palatal cusp distance of \u2265 26 mm, in addition to the Starter appliance (lingual NIKI), Universal appliances are always used as the 1st and 2nd equity appliances, and Series I - Semiline (SL) Series devices as the third and fourth equators.<\/p>

    For Class III<\/strong> patients aged 7 years and older, when measuring the distance between palatal cusps 14\u201324, in addition to the Starter appliance (lingual NIKI), it is recommended to use a sequence consisting primarily of Series III - Prognathus (3) appliances with the -S code (example: 3.3-S neutral).<\/p>\n

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    INTERMEDIATE SEQUENCE (from page 14)<\/span><\/h3>\n

    The sequence takes into account:<\/p>\n

    • the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/li>
    • the shape of the arch in its final stage (narrow, rounded, or square)<\/li>
    • the dental class and the type of malocclusion (deep bite, open bite, overjet)<\/li><\/ul>\n

      For pediatric<\/strong> patients, the universal protocol is followed, but more adjustments are made to the Eq.<\/p>

      In Class I<\/strong> patients, in addition to the Starter appliance (nasal or lingual NIKI), the Universal appliance is always used as the first appliance. The selection of the second, third, and fourth appliances is based on the distance between the palatal cusps and the shape of the arch. <\/p>

      In Class II<\/strong> patients, in addition to the Starter appliance (nasal or lingual NIKI), the Universal appliance is always used as the first expansion appliance. The selection of the second and third expansion appliances is based on the distance between the palatal cusps and the type of malocclusion. The selection of the fourth appliance is based on the distance between the palatal cusps and the shape of the dental arch. <\/p>

      For Class III<\/strong> patients, the standard protocol is followed, but the lower anchor is modified as shown in the illustration.<\/p>\n

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      ADVANCED SEQUENCE (starting on page 20 \u2014 support available via the Eptamed Pro app)<\/span><\/h3>\n

      The sequence takes into account:<\/p>\n

      • the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/li>
      • the shape of the arch in the early stages (narrow, rounded, or square)<\/li>
      • the dental class and the type of malocclusion (deep bite, open bite, overjet)<\/li>
      • the shape of the skull in the final stage (dolichocephalic, mesofacial, brachycephalic)<\/li>
      • Both NIKI Starter devices (nasal and lingual) are used<\/li>
      • You can use the E-Fit and Aligner devices<\/li>
      • highly individualized adjustments for the patient<\/li><\/ul>\n \n

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        It takes into account only the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/p>\n

        For patients aged 14 and older with a distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24 of \u2265 26 mm<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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        UNIVERSAL SEQUENCE - DENTAL CLASSES I AND II<\/h3>\n

        The universal sequence takes into account:<\/p>\n

        • only the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/li><\/ul>\n

          In Class I and II<\/strong> patients aged 14 years and older with a palatal cusp distance of \u2265 26 mm, in addition to the Starter appliance (lingual NIKI), Universal appliances are always used as the 1st and 2nd equity appliances, and Series I appliances - Semiline (SL) Series devices as the third and fourth equators.<\/p>\n

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          1. CHANGES TO THE UNIVERSAL SEQUENCE<\/p>\n

          • 1.1 Shortening the Eptamed Equation <\/li>
          • 1.2 Yield Strength of the Eptamed Alloy <\/li>
          • 1.3 Drilling Ventilation Holes<\/li>
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            EXAMPLE OF A 14-YEAR-OLD PATIENT WITH A PALATINE CUSP DISTANCE OF 26 mm:<\/p>\n

            <\/th>Equation 1<\/th>Equation 2<\/th>Equation 3<\/th>4th Eq.<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
            Ex. 1 \u2014 NIKI 2<\/td>Blue U3<\/td>U3 Orange<\/td>SL3 orange<\/td>SL3 green<\/td><\/tr>
            Ex. 2 \u2014 NIKI 2<\/td>Blue U3<\/td>U3 orange<\/td>SL3 neutral<\/td>SL4 white-green<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n <\/div>

            For patients who grind their teeth, we recommend starting with an orange-colored, medium-hardness Eq. <\/p>

            Ex. 1: Example of less pronounced transverse expansion \u00b7 Ex. 2: Example of more pronounced transverse expansion <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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            It takes into account only the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/p>\n

            For patients aged 7 and older, by measuring the distance between palatal cusps 14 and 24<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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            UNIVERSAL SEQUENCE - DENTAL CLASS III<\/h3>\n

            The universal sequence takes into account:<\/p>\n

            • only the distance between the palatal cusps of teeth 14 and 24<\/li><\/ul>\n

              For Class III<\/strong> patients aged 7 years and older, when measuring the distance between palatal cusps 14\u201324, in addition to the Starter appliance (lingual NIKI), it is recommended to use a sequence consisting primarily of Series III - Prognathus (3) appliances with the -S code (example: 3.3-S neutral).<\/p>\n

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              1. CHANGES TO THE UNIVERSAL SEQUENCE<\/p>\n

              • 1.1 Shortening the Eptamed Equation <\/li>
              • 1.2 Yield Strength of the Eptamed Alloy <\/li>
              • 1.3 Drilling Ventilation Holes<\/li>
              • 1.4 Reduction of the vestibular walls<\/li><\/ul>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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                Table of Palatine Cusp Distances \u2014 Measurement<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                LINGUISTIC EQUIVALENCE<\/strong>-30 days<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. PROGNATHUS (3)<\/strong>white<\/span>0 days \u00b7 1st EQ.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. PROGNATHUS (3)<\/strong>orange<\/span>6 months \u00b7 2nd EQ.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. PROGNATHUS (3)<\/strong>neutral \/ green<\/span>12 months \u00b7 3rd EQ.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. PROGNATHUS (3)<\/strong>white \/ green<\/span>18\u201324 months \u00b7 4th EQ.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                EXAMPLE OF AN 8-YEAR-OLD PATIENT WITH A PALATINE CUSP DISTANCE OF 22 mm:<\/p>\n

                <\/th>Equation 1<\/th>Equation 2<\/th>Equation 3<\/th>4th Eq.<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                Ex. 1 \u2014 NIKI 1<\/td>3.1-S* blue<\/td>3.2-S* orange<\/td>3.2-S* green<\/td>3.2 orange<\/td><\/tr>
                Ex. 2 \u2014 NIKI 1<\/td>3.1-S* blue<\/td>3.2-S* orange<\/td>3.2 orange<\/td>3.2 green<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n <\/div>
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                EXAMPLE OF A 35-YEAR-OLD PATIENT WITH A PALATINE CUSP DISTANCE OF 30 mm:<\/p>\n

                <\/th>Equation 1<\/th>Equation 2<\/th>Equation 3<\/th>4th Eq.<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
                Ex. 1 \u2014 NIKI 2<\/td>3.3-S* white<\/td>3.3-S* orange<\/td>3.3-S* green<\/td>3.4-S* white<\/td><\/tr>
                Ex. 2 \u2014 NIKI 2<\/td>3.3-S* white<\/td>3.3-S orange<\/td>3.4-S* orange<\/td>3.4-S* green<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n <\/div>

                *Class III models with an \"-S\" at the end are slightly smaller, exert less pressure on the lower incisors, and do not have a lingual pin.<\/p>

                For patients who grind their teeth, we recommend starting with an orange-colored, medium-hardness Eq. <\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                The sequence is determined based on the patient's age<\/p>\n

                For pediatric and adolescent patients aged 1 to 14 years<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                UNIVERSAL SEQUENCE - PEDIATRIC PATIENTS<\/h3>\n

                In pediatric<\/strong> patients, treatment begins with the Starter appliance (lingual NIKI), and the treatment sequence is then determined based on the patient's age.<\/p>\n <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                HOME<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                AFTER 4 YEARS<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                8-year-old girl<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                HOME<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                AFTER 4 YEARS<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                \n\t\t\t\t\tDENTAL CLASS I<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
                \n\t\t\t\t\tDENTAL CLASS II \u2013 Divisions I and II<\/span>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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                1\u20133 years<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Eq. KIDS 1.0<\/strong>Ages 1\u20133<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Ages 3\u20138<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                LINGUAL Braces<\/strong>PRE-THERAPY<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. KIDS 1.05<\/strong>Ages 3\u20135<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. KIDS 1.1<\/strong>Ages 5\u20138<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                Ages 8\u201313<\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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                LINGUAL Braces<\/strong>PRE-THERAPY<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. YOUNG 1.2<\/strong>Y<\/span>Ages 8\u20139<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. YOUNG C3P<\/strong>Y<\/span>Ages 8\u201310<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. YOUNG SL3<\/strong>Y<\/span>Ages 9\u201310<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                YOUNG U4<\/strong>Y<\/span>Ages 10\u201311<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. YOUNG C4P<\/strong>Y<\/span>Ages 11\u201312<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. TEEN C4P<\/strong>T<\/span>ages 12 and up<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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                Eq. TEEN SL4<\/strong>T<\/span>ages 13 and up<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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