Scientific research
Craniofacial Growth, Oral Function, and Functional Jaw Orthopedics
The Lisbon Research Center of Functional Jaw Orthopedics is dedicated to advancing scientific knowledge in the areas of craniofacial growth and development, malocclusion, and the function of the stomatognathic system.
The research conducted by the center seeks to deepen our understanding of the biological, functional, environmental, and epigenetic factors that influence craniofacial growth, contributing to the development of preventive, interceptive, and therapeutic approaches based on scientific evidence.
Lines of research
Craniofacial Growth and Development
The study of craniofacial structures using advanced imaging, three-dimensional digital models, and cephalometric analysis, enabling an accurate assessment of craniofacial growth, morphology, and function.
Functional Jaw Orthopedics
Clinical research on the impact of functional orthopedic therapies in growing children, evaluating their effects on craniofacial development, respiratory and masticatory function, and the balance of the stomatognathic system.
