Ortopedie Dento-Faciala Functionala

The next generation of orthodontics starts long before brackets.
Join internationally recognized educator Prof. Dr. Patrícia Valério (Brazil) for an exclusive two-day programme introducing the Brazilian approach to Functional Dentofacial Orthopedics.
Discover how function, mandibular dynamics, and craniofacial development can transform the way you diagnose and treat growing patients.
Designed for:
• Orthodontists
• Orthodontic Residents
• Pediatric Dentists
• Pediatric Dentistry Residents
• General Dentists interested in growth and development
Jaw Functional Orthopedics
A Different Way of Understanding Growth
Jaw Functional Orthopedics (JFO) is a specialized branch of Functional Dentofacial Orthopedics that focuses on the relationship between function, growth, and craniofacial development.
Rather than concentrating solely on tooth position, JFO investigates how breathing, chewing, swallowing, posture, sensory integration, and mandibular dynamics influence facial growth and development.
This biological and functional approach aims to restore physiological growth stimuli, support harmonious craniofacial development, and create long-term stability through early intervention.
Why Is Functional Dentofacial Orthopedics Relevant Today?
Modern dentistry is increasingly recognizing that craniofacial development cannot be understood through teeth alone.
Functional Dentofacial Orthopedics focuses on the entire stomatognathic system — including breathing, mastication, swallowing, posture, and mandibular function — to guide growth in a physiological and developmentally appropriate way.
As research continues to highlight the connections between oral function, airway health, posture, and craniofacial development, clinicians are seeking approaches that address underlying functional causes rather than only structural consequences.