Functional and Myofunctional Orthodontics. Evidence-Based Approaches and Appliance Therapy
Functional and Myofunctional Orthodontics. Evidence-Based Approaches and Appliance Therapy
Course overview
Join world-renowned experts in functional and myofunctional orthodontics — John Flutter, Filippo Cardarelli, and Claude Catach — to gain an in-depth understanding of diagnosing, treating, and managing malocclusion across the lifespan.
What you will learn
An evidence-based approach to diagnosing the cause of malocclusion
Protocols of appliance therapy in early mixed dentition
Clinical application of the A.M.C.O.P. Bio-Activator Device
Protocols of dento-facial orthopedics.
This course combines evidence-based science with clinically applicable techniques, equipping orthodontists and dental professionals with the knowledge and tools to achieve predictable, stable, and functional outcomes for patients of all ages.
Course lessons
Lesson 1. Diagnosing the Cause of Malocclusion: Building a Foundation for Functional Treatment
Identifying the real cause: lip and tongue posture, breathing dysfunction
Early mixed dentition: timing and diagnostic importance
MOE (myofunctional orthodontic evaluation) form: recording and interpretation
Setting up a myofunctional orthodontic facility
Staff training and role allocation
Structured delivery system: clinical efficiency and family-friendly workflow.
Lesson 2. Elastodontic Therapy with A.M.C.O.P. Bio-Activator Device
When and how to begin treatment: case selection and communication with parents
Appliance selection: why myobrace – functional benefits and clinical simplicity
Treatment planning based on diagnosis: using the moe form to guide appliance therapy
Patient and parent education: ensuring engagement and compliance through clear instruction
Case studies: examples of straightforward cases treated effectively
Applying the same principles to more complex cases: extending foundational methods to challenging situations.
Lesson 3. Practical Appliance Therapy in the Early Mixed Dentition – Achieving Success with Myofunctional Orthodontics
Introduction to amcop elastodontic appliances: evolution and clinical concept
Harmonizing maxillary and mandibular skeletal bases: functional and structural balance
Management of inclined, rotated, and twisted occlusal planes
Decontracting and tension-relieving effects for muscle-tensive dysfunctions and TMJ rehabilitation
Bio-activator action on the stomatognathic system: teeth, muscles, tmj, and posture
Innovation of the chewing plane: creating conditions for correct occlusal repositioning
The elastodontic space: coordination between tongue and lip muscles for natural tooth movement
Differences between AMCOP and traditional elastodontic devices
Therapeutic versatility: orthopedic, functional, and postural approaches.
Lesson 4. Functional Jaw Orthopedics: From Gestation to Old Age
Introduction to functional jaw orthopedics: principles and lifelong impact
Developmental stages of jaw health: from pregnancy to old age
Prenatal foundations: maternal health and early influences on craniofacial development
Early childhood milestones: eruption, growth, and prevention of dysfunction
Adolescence and adulthood: managing function, balance, and temporomandibular health
Evidence-based foundations: scientific support for functional jaw orthopedics
Early intervention strategies: promoting optimal growth and preventing malocclusion
Assessment and management of jaw function: mastication, breathing, phonation, and TMJ disorders
Holistic approach to lifestyle factors influencing jaw health
Integrating functional jaw orthopedics into clinical practice and patient education.
