Orthoplus, led by Dr. Maen Dawodi, utilizes functional education devices that employ effective techniques tailored to each patient's needs. These devices aim to establish normal oral functions and correct muscle forces to promote healthy growth in young patients while complementing fixed orthodontic treatments. The minimum recommended duration for using the functional education appliances is six months, with specific guidelines for daily wear and adjustments to ensure comfort.

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• Functional education devices are using efficiency proven techniques.
• These techniques are combined in the appliances, taking each patient’s
requirements and treatment goals into consideration.
• Functional education devices in the Ortho Plus line exert combined
actions:
• Tongue positioning
• Lips training
• Mandibular growth release
• Tooth pre-alignment.

3. What does EF stand for?
EF stands for Éducation Fonctionnelle, or
Functional Education.
The EF line appliances work to establish normal functions in the oral
cavity to allow for normal growth in young patients and complements
fixed orthodontic treatment for patients in the permanent dentition.

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5. What is the benefit of Functional Education Therapy?
The aim of Functional Education Therapy is to remove excessive forces
of muscles on the alveolar bone and teeth, to correct the position of
the tongue, to center the mandible to be in harmony with the
maxilla, to train the individual to have correct swallowing and correct
breathing.

6. How long does Functional Education therapy lasts?
The minimum time for Functional Education therapy is 6 months of
everyday use.
After successfully wearing the appliance daily for 6 months, wearing
time can be reduced.

7. How long should the EF appliance be worn?
An EF appliance should be worn daily, for at least 2 hours with
breathing/muscle exercises during daytime and overnight while
sleeping.
If these wearing recommendations are not followed, the therapy may
take longer than 6 months.

8. Can the appliance cause pain while being worn?
Each patient has a different arch form and tooth positions. Some
patients may experience pressure on teeth or an uncomfortable
feeling during the first few days of treatment.
This is natural since the patient is adjusting.
Continuing to wear the appliance during the prescribed time will help
alleviate the pressure or discomfort.