Jaw functional orthopedics: main concepts

– History of orthopedics

– Aim of Jaw Functional Orthopedics (JFO)

– Founders and representatives of the JFO

– Concepts of shapes and functions 

– Orthodontics/orthopedics movements 

– Grows theory

– Aspects of JFO

– Proprioception and exteroception

– Concepts of JFO:

- Neural excitation

- Posture changing

- Therapeutic posture changing.

– The main peripheral stimulus:

- Periodontal proprioceptors

- TMJ proprioceptors.

– Concepts of therapeutic posture changing

– Physiological limits to change posture

– Types of using appliances (bioplastic, bioelastic)

– Functional priorities.

Recommended for: Orthodontist, Orthopedist, Gnathologist, General dentist.