YTM® Method and Tool

What is the YTM® Method and Tool?

The YTM Tool was invented in December 2019 and submitted for UK and USA patenting in 2021. It was officially granted a UK patent in December 2023 and a US patent in January 2024 (UK Patent GB2608135B, 2024; US Patent USD1029252S, 2024). This tool is now design-protected across multiple jurisdictions, including China, Australia, Europe, the UK, and the USA.

This groundbreaking tool was developed by our Founder and Director, Yulli Tamayo-Myerson, a highly experienced clinician whose background bridges dentistry, orofacial myology, and therapeutic bodywork.

Recognizing the interdisciplinary nature of OMDs and the absence of a dedicated clinical tool, Yulli designed the YTM Tool to enhance precision in treatment, optimize therapeutic interventions, and improve both clinical outcomes and patient motivation. Research on orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) highlights the importance of integrating manual therapy techniques, neuromuscular training, and patient engagement tools to address oral dysfunctions and improve treatment adherence. These principles are foundational in the methodology behind the YTM Tool and its evidence-based applications.

The handmade version of the YTM Tool has been successfully used since 2019 in over 1,300 patients, demonstrating its efficacy as both a clinical instrument and a patient engagement tool.

There are 8 different protocols:

1- YTM® Infant Protocol

2- YTM® TMD protocol

3- YTM® Pre and Post Orofacial Surgery Protocol

4- YTM® Pre and Post Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs) Surgery Protocol

5- YTM® Orofacial Tension Protocol

6- YTM® Orofacial Lymphatic Drainage Protocol

7- YTM® MFT Protocol

8- YTM® Orofacial Acupressure Protocol

The YTM® Tool Method protocols are delivered in 6 sessions:

1st session: Assessment and workups - 45 min

2nd session: Treatment and home plan -30 min