FUNCTIONAL EDUCATION CATALOG

Functional Educators Orthoplus: science in action The French Orthodontic Society first report on the "contribution to the study of the relationship between the respiratory tract and dentofacial orthopedics" dates back to... 1959! Numerous studies have subsequently demonstrated the responsibility of function in facial growth disorders, and in the etiology of malocclusions. It was at this time that the Bernard Dreux laboratory was founded in the Paris region. Serving the pioneers of orthodontics, the laboratory enabled the treatment of a first generation of patients. As the specialty grew, Thierry...

We have therefore defined: The EF Classic range This historic product, which underpins the very concept of Functional Education, was developed thanks to the convictions of an outstanding clinician. The Classique range enables early treatment in two phases that respect the patient's biological rhythms. The EF Specific range Targeted at specific functions with definite muscular actions, and supported by simple devices with proven efficacy, this segmented approach is particularly useful in complicated cases. The EF Mechanical range This range provides support for fixed appliances. It combines orthopedics,...

Functional Education Catalog

Summary How to choose the right device? Cases treated using Functional Education Motivational kits Functional Education Catalog

Functional Educators the 6 keys to Functional Education devices Double splint Tongue guide With high lingual and vestibular shields to free the tooth corridor from muscular interference and contribute to healthy alveolar growth. To ensure that the tongue rests against the roof of the mouth every time a patient swallows. This passive re-education guides the patient towards the correct position and helps develop the transverse direction. Overlay Airplane wing-shaped rear thickness. This allows decompression of the TMJs and unlock of mandibular growth. Arch shape Accu Form shape. This wide shape...

Pictograms glossary In this catalog, you'll find a complete range of devices for implementing Functional Education in your practice. To support you: The pictograms direct you to the most appropriate device for your patient, according to the treatment plan you have defined. Patient age Technical specifications Dynamic Spring® Anterior Bite Corrector® Dental classes Class II very severe chin-labial fold thumb sucking Dental positioning Open bite Deep bite transverse section shows the inter-arch relationship of each appliance: • physiological rest • mandibular propulsion • maxillary protraction...

Functional Educators How do I choose the right device? Very severe EF Class III Standard EF T Pro Small EF T Pro Ectopic cuspid Marked chin-labial fold Treatment of overjets greater than 10 mm Warning: This selection manual is only meant to serve as a guide. Arch size, dental age and treatment goals vary from patient to patient. EF Line functional training devices are Class 1 medical devices designed to be prescribed as part of an overall treatment plan by practitioners who will determine the indications, daily time wear and associated exercises to suit the patient.. Functional Education Catalog...

Pediatric with Stop 8 y.o. and + suppraclusion ou articulé inversé With a transverse direction correction device EF Profil Class II with large overjet exerlangue® small size With a Class II correction device daytime wear with Class II corrector daytime wear Treatment of temporomandibular joint problems consolidate Class I after Class II correction With fixed appliances EF Braces daytime wear Functional Education Catalog

Functional Education Catalog

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Functional Educators EF Classic range • Lip tab for lip contact and gripping. • ents for salivary circulation and eliminating the sensation of suffocation V when worn at night. Available in 3 colors: Physiological rest indent from canine to canine • niversal maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 indentations U for centering the midlines. Available in 3 colors: Physiological rest canine to canine dental marking • axillary protraction range for bite jump. M • by 3 maxillary tooth markings for device positioning. 3 Maxillary protraction range indent from canine to canine • niversal maxillary and mandibular...

• 30° torque on upper incisors • Indentation on upper and lower 3s and 4s for eruption guide Available in 1 color - 2 sizes: EF T Pro Standard Physiological rest indent from canine to canine • niversal maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 indentations U for midlines centering. • istal extension for handling 6's and 7's. D Physiological rest • ingual resting area to support the dome of the tongue on the palate. L • imited vestibular band height for patient comfort. L • hort bumpers for shallow labial-chin folds. S Functional Education Catalog Mandibular propulsion

Functional Educators EF Classic range Large vestibular band • eep bumpers to normalize muscle tone in the lower lip and D labial-chin fold. • igh vestibular bands to accommodate vestibular lateral incisors H and high canines. Mandibular propulsion Deep bumpers very severe • esigned with a 6 mm overjet for progressive repositioning of the D mandible. • hick bumpers to normalize muscle tone in the lower lip and T labial-chin fold. • sed as first-line treatment for patients with an overjet of more U than 10 mm Available in 4 colors: Thick bumpers Mandibular propulsion • vailable in 8 sizes from...