FUNCTIONAL EDUCATION
CATALOG
Functional Educators by orthoplus
Orthoplus: science in action
The SFODF's 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 Dreux, his son, founded Orthoplus in 1986. His taste for innovation and his vision of the future of the profession enabled him to develop an extensive range of orthodontic and functional treatments with many of your colleagues.
Since 2022 Romain Dreux, the third generation, has managed the company and its teams with the same high standards and the same goals:
• How can we best serve the men and women offering treatment?
• How can we provide them with the most effective and easiest-to-use tools?
• How do you convert new and increasingly evidence-based scientific data into effective and safe medical devices?
• Every patient progresses differently, requiring you to adapt your practice. Every day, we strive to offer you the best solutions to support your patients.
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 practitioner. 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 precise 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, orthodontics and functions in the same treatment period for a holistic approach to patient care.
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the 6 keys to Functional Education devices
Double splint
With high lingual and vestibular shields to free the tooth corridor from muscular interference and contribute to healthy tooth growth.
Arch shape
Accu Form shape. This wide shape keeps the musculature at bay and frees up growth in the tryearsverse direction.
Lip Bumper
The integrated lip bumper helps normalize muscle tone in the lower lip and chin-labial fold.
Tongue guide
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 tryearsverse direction.
Overlay
Airplane wing-shaped rear thickness. This allows decompression of the TMJs and release of mandibular growth.
Indentations
Some appliances feature indentations on the maxilla and mandible. This improves dental alignment and the centering of dental midlines.
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 will direct you to the most appropriate device for your patient, according to the treatment plan you have defined. Dental
Patient
Technical specifications
tryearsverse section shows the inter-arch relationship of each appliance: • physiological rest
mandibular propulsion
maxillary protraction range
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How do I choose the right device?
EF Classic
Selection wheel
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EF Classic range
Kid
• Lip tab for lip contact and gripping.
• Vents for salivary circulation and eliminating the sensation of suffocation when worn at night.
Available in 3 colors:
EF Start
Physiological rest
3 by 3 indentations
• Universal maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 indentations for centering the midlines.
Physiological rest
Available in 3 colors: 3 by 3 dental marking
EF Class III Petit
• Maxillary protraction range for bite jump.
• 3 by 3 maxillary tooth markings for device positioning.
Available in 3 colors:
EF T Slim
Maxillary protraction range
3 by 3 indentations
• Universal maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 indentations for centering the midlines.
Available in 4 colors:
Vents
EF T Pro
• 30° torque on upper incisors
• Indentation on upper and lower 3s and 4s for eruption guide
Available in 1 color - 2 sizes:
EF T Slim Long
• Universal maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 indentations for centering the midlines.
• Distal extension for handling 6's and 7's.
Available in 4 colors:
3 by 3 indentations
EF Class II Slim
• Lingual resting area to support the dome of the tongue on the palate.
• Limited vestibular band height for patient comfort.
• Short bumpers for shallow labial-chin folds.
Available in 4 colors:
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EF Classic range
EF Class II Standard
• Deep bumpers to normalize muscle tone in the lower lip and labial-chin fold.
• High vestibular bands to accommodate vestibular lateral incisors and ectopic canines.
Available in 4 colors: Mandibular propulsion
EF Class II 2 Steps
• Designed with a 6 mm overhang for progressive repositioning of the mandible.
• Thick bumpers to normalize muscle tone in the lower lip and labial-chin fold.
• Used as first-line treatment for patients with an overjet of more than 10 mm
Available in 4 colors: Mandibular propulsion
Guide
• Available in 8 sizes from 0 to 7.
• Maxillary and mandibular 4 by 4 indentations for retention, also used as eruption guides.
• Distal extension for 7s.
• Measurement with single-use strip
Available in 1 color:
Large vestibular band
Overhang - 6 mm
4 by 4 indentations
Thick bumpers
3 by 3 maxillary bumper
EF Class III Standard
• Maxillary protraction range for bite jump.
• Maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 tooth markings for device positioning.
Available in 3 colors:
Maxillary protraction range
EF Class III Large
• Maxillary protraction range for bite jump.
• Maxillary and mandibular 3 by 3 tooth markings for device positioning.
3 by 3 maxillary bumper
Available in 1 color:
EF Profil CL I 8-12 years
• Choice of 2 different degrees of hardness (rigid and flexible).
• Vents for salivary circulation.
• Reduced height of maxillary lingual tray from the 3s for use with quad helix.
Available in 3 colors:
Évents
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EF Mécanical range
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EF Mécanical range
Class II Booster
• For anteroposterior direction management
• Right and left maxillary vestibular notches from the mesial areas of the canines: for fitting Class II correctors (1).
• Notches on the distal right and left mandibular areas from the first bicuspids upwards: for fitting the tube or button for the traction elastic.
• Rounded internal canals allow the device to be worn in parallel with braces.
Class I Stabilizer
• Maintaining Class I: whether the starting point is Class II or Class III, physiological resting maintains the Class I platform and avoids the use of elastics on fixed appliances.
• The "rebound" effect (recurrence) is well known. The Class I Stabilizer prevents immediate recurrence by repositioning the tongue and soft tissues while maintaining a Class I arch relationship.
• Rounded internal canals allow the device to be worn in parallel with braces
EF Braces
• Designed to be worn with braces.
• Canals for bracket positioning.
• Increased inter-molar thickness.
• Flexible bands for freedom from the mechanical actions of fixed appliances.
Rounded internal canals
Rounded internal canals
Notches
Incisive end-to-end relationship
(1) For example, Motion® by Carriere
Physiological rest
Canals for positioning brackets
Inter-molar thickness
• Designed to be worn with braces.
• Canal for placement of maxillary brackets.
• Increased inter-molar thickness.
• Daytime wear.
Available in 1 color:
S.M.A.R.T.
8-12 years
• Specially designed to be worn with aligners
• Tongue guide, extra molar thickness, double splint, arch form and bumpers - 5 of the 6 keys to the Orthoplus® EF Line concept, for functional corrections before and during splint aligner treatment.
• Dynamic Springs allow patients to tighten their devices while wearing aligner splints to enhance dental action
• Available in 2 versions:
- S.M.A.R.T ABC: for open bite, stimulating egression of the anterior sectors
- S.M.A.R.T: for other cases
• Each version is available in two different degrees of hardness
Available in 2 versions:
S.M.A.R.T
: D594 032
: D594 032H
Available in 2 versions: S.M.A.R.T ABC
: D594 030 HARD : D594 030H
• Suitable for transverse direction management.
• Choice of 2 different degrees of hardness.
• Vents for salivary circulation.
• Reduced height of maxillary lingual tray from the 3s for use with a quad helix.
• Low vestibular tray thickness for reduced bulk.
Available in 3 colors:
S.M.A.R.T
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EF Specific range
EF Specific
Lip re-education
Treatment of temporomandibular joint problems
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EF Specific range
Intercepteur labial Pediatric
• Correction of labio-labial incompetence
• Re-education of upper airway ventilation
• Transposition object for stopping thumb or pacifier sucking in case of prolonged sucking
• Lingual dysposture (low anterior)
• Hypertonia of the manducator y system
Intercepteur labial Pediatric with stop
• Correction of labio-labial incompetence
• Re-education of upper airway ventilation
• Transposition object for stopping thumb or pacifier sucking in case of prolonged sucking
• Lingual dysposture (low anterior)
• Hypertonia of the manducator y system
• Vertical locking in the case of deep bite and cross-bite Available in 3 colors:
Intercepteur labial
• Correction of labio-labial incompetence
• Re-education of upper airway ventilation
Anterior stop
• Transposition object for stopping thumb sucking or pacifier sucking in case of prolonged sucking
• Lingual dysposture (low anterior)
• Hypertonia of the manducator y system
Available in 3 colors:
Traction and gripping tab
Intercepteur labial 2 steps
• Correction of labio-labial incompetence
• Re-education of upper airway ventilation
• Transposition object for stopping thumb or pacifier sucking in case of prolonged sucking
• Lingual dysposture (low anterior)
• Hypertonicity of the manducatory system
• Allows labio-labial occlusion, which is difficult in Class II cases with significant overjet
Available in 3 colors:
Exerlangue ® Small
• ingual frenulum notch for patient comfort.
• Sub-lingual tray for high tongue position.
• Daytime wear
Available in 2 colors:
Exerlangue
tray
• Lingual frenulum notch for patient comfort.
• Sub-lingual tray for high tongue position.
• Daytime wear
Available in 2 colors:
tray
• Increased inter-molar thickness to relieve TMJ congestion.
• 3 by 3 maxillary and mandibular tooth markings for a centered positioning.
• Maxillary incisor positioning range for patient comfort.
Available in 1 color:
Sub-lingual
Vestibular band
Lingual frenulum notch
D599
D599
Sub-lingual
Vestibular band
Lingual frenulum notch
D595
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Cases treated using Functional Education
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Cases treated using Functional Education
Case treated with EF Kid
Treatment time: 12 months
Jaya
• Skeletal Class I• Hyperdivergent facial typology • Inverted right incisor • Predisposition to previous DMD • Lingual dysfunction during swallowing
Wearing EF Kid
Results: incisor line restored
Case treated with EF Start
Results: a balanced face and a more uniform smile
Case treated with EF Kid
Treatment time: 12 months
Mathilde
• Dental Class I, maxillary proalveolia • Hyperdivergent type • Severe crowding with narrow canine corridor
• Lingual dysfunction during swallowing
Case treated with EF Kid
Treatment time: 36 months
Wearing of EF Kid
Matyss
• Maxillary left endoalveolia • Referred by pediatrician for mandibular latero-deviation
Wearing of EF Kid for 24 months
Results: correction of latero-deviation
Wearing of EFT Slim for 12 months
Results: correction reinforced
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Andréa Case treated with EF Kid
Treatment time: 24 months
• Maxillary left endoalveolia • Severe dental crowding
Wearing of EF Kid for 12 months
7 y.o.
Results: Closure of open bite • Improved arch rounding
… then with EF T Slim
Wearing of EFT Slim for 12 months
Results: guiding of adult teeth
Evan Case treated with EF Class II 2 Steps
Treatment time: 12 months
Wearing of EF Class II 2 Steps for 3 months
Results: improved overhang without rabbiting
…
then
Wearing of EF Class II Standard for 3 months
Results: improvement in overhang, then overlay
with EF Class II Standard …
then
with EF T Slim
Wearing of EF T Slim for 6 months
Results: Class II corrected • Waiting for lateral sectors (1 year after the start of treatment)
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Case treated with EF Classe II Slim
Results: correction of
Elisabeth
Martin Case treated with EF T Slim
Treatment time: 12 months
• Class II 2 moderate
Before wearing EF T Slim
After 12 months wearing EF T Slim
Aurélien Case treated with EF T Slim Long
Treatment time: 12 months
• Skeletal Class I • Lingual dysfunction during swallowing
• Family history (mother treated with maxillofacial surgery and father treated for impacted maxillary canines)
Before wearing EF T Slim Long
After 12 months wearing EF T
Case treated with EF Classe II Slim
Treatment time: 12 months
Enzo
• Class II 1 • Predisposition to DMD• Skeletal Class II with maxillary proalveolia and mandibular retrognathia
• Lingual dysfunction during swallowing
Before wearing EF Class II Slim
After 12 months wearing EF Class II Slim
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Case treated with
Class III Standard
Before wearing EF Class III Standard
After wearing EF Class III Standard
Julia Case treated with EF Profil
Before wearing EF Profil Treatment time: 12 months
Case treated with EF TMJ
• Skeletal Class I • Hyperdivergent facial typology • Severe anterior DMD
After 12 months wearing EF Profil
• Skeletal Class I • Hyperdivergent facial typology • Severe anterior DMD Wearing of an EF TMJ then an EF guide Before wearing EF TMJ
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Motivational kit
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Motivational kit
Orthoplus® launches its motivational kit for young patients
- Two contracts to empower both young and older patients
- A new tracking chart to monitor splint wearing
- A certificate of achievement
- Gifts to reward the child's efforts
Because everyone's needs are different, you can buy the complete kit or the individual tools separately.
Tracking Chart and Sticker Booklet
• A4 cardboard format
• A sheet of stickers to symbolize wearing the splint correctly during the day and at night
• Two-month follow-up
• Sold in packs of 50
Certificate of Achievement
• A4 cardboard format
• A way to promote children's success
• The practitioner's signature to finalize the treatment program
• Sold in packs of 50
• A5 cardboard format
• Several sucking habit options
• A tool for empowering children
• Sold in packs of 50
• A5 cardboard format
• Personalized by the practitioner
• A tool to help children learn how to wear their appliance properly
• Sold in packs of 50
Activity Book and Pencils
• 12-page A5 notebook + 4 colored pencils
• Various fun activities on orthodontics and oral hygiene
• Suitable for ages 3-7
• Sold in packs of 50
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Motivational kit
Window stickers
Discover our window stickers that can be positioned on a wall or window using static electricity.
Repositionable, no traces of glue, no staining; the conditions for successful treatment, right in your office!
Two formats available:
• 50 centimeters
• 1 meter
Poster (ref. : D590 106)
To provide parents with information in your waiting rooms...
Flyers (Ref. : D590 108)
...and, for even more detailed information.
Functional Education videos
Take advantage of our Functional Education videos to support your patients throughout their treatment:
• Video 1: Functional Education Treatment
• Video 2: Cleaning, wearing and placing the device in your mouth
• Video 3: Breathing exercises
• Video 4: Muscular and swallowing exercises
Éducateurs Fonctionnels
La Gamme EF Classique
Cat's got your tongue?
Booklet presenting simple methods for correcting 3 functions. For parents, to involve them in their child's treatment:
• Swallowing
• Breathing
• Posture
• Integration of the 3 functions
Ref.
D000 135
Hygiene kits
For the little ones...
Kit recognizable by the phrase "Growing up is child's play"
Your patient will find:
• a strawberry toothpaste
• a small suction-cup toothbrush
• two disinfectant and cleansing tablets for the EF Line device.
Ref. D605 440
Motivational cards
• packaged in bundles of 50
410
… and for big kids too
Your patient will find:
• a mint toothpaste
• a standard toothbrush
• two disinfectant and cleansing tablets for the EF Line device.
420
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