Functional Jaw Ortophedic course

16th edition

Course details

    Shedule 2026

M1 – Jan. 19 and 20   |  M2 – Feb. 23 and 24  |  M3 – March 23 and 24  |  M4 – April 20 and 21  |  M5 – May 25 and 26  |  M6 – June 22 and 23 |  M7 – July 13 and 14  |  M8 – Sept. 07 and 08 |  M9 – Oct. 12 and 13 |  M10 – Nov. 09 and 10

Trainers

Course content

Mod.1 – Functional Jaw Orthopedic Principles, Action Mechanisms and Physiologic Bases. Craniofacial Growth. Neuro-oclusal Rehabilitation Philosophy

Mod.2 – Malocclusion etiology and prevention. Malocclusion Prevention and treatment according FJO. Diagnosis and Prognosis in Functional Jaw Orthopedics.

Mod.3 – Functional Orthopaedic Appliances: Indirect Simples Planas Tracks, Indirect Composta Planas Tracks, Indirect Special Tracks. Direct tracks.*

Mod.4 – Functional Orthopaedic Appliances: Simões Network 2, 3 and 6.*

Mod.5 – Functional Orthopaedic Appliances: Bimler A, Bimler C, Simões Network 1, 4*

Mod.6 – Functional Orthopaedic Appliances: Simões Network 7, 8, 9.*

Mod.7 – Functional Orthopaedic Appliances: Simões Network 10, 11, 12.*

Mod.8 – Treatment of Temporo-mandibular Dysfunctions. Functional Orthopaedic Appliances: Simões Network 20,21,22 and 23. *

Mod.9 – Systematic approach of each applience taught for each type of malocclusion.

Mod.10 – Seminars in Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Clinical Cases.

* Activation and clinical handling of the Functional Orthopaedic Appliances.

   Detailed program (in portuguese)

Objetives:

1. Assume Functional Jaw Orthopedics as a specialty that diagnoses, prevents and treats malocclusions and temporomandibular dysfunction;
2.  Recognize the importance of treating malocclusions in a multidisciplinary concept;
3.  Acquire in-depth knowledge to diagnose, prevent and treat malocclusions;
4. Apply functional orthopedic techniques and their respective appliances in the treatment of malocclusions;
5. Obtain knowledge to diagnose, prevent and treat malocclusions;
6.  Obtain knowledge that allows to treat temporomandibular pain and dysfunction;
7. Apply functional orthopedic techniques and their respective appliances in the treatment of malocclusions;
8.  Recognize the importance of treating malocclusions in a multidisciplinary concept;
9. Correctly identify the principles, characteristics and mechanisms of action of functional appliances;
10. Carry out a correct diagnosis of the case through the specific diagnostic methods in Functional Jaw Orthopedics;
11. Correctly identify the preventive methods of malocclusion;
12. Through the analysis of clinical cases, correctly identify which appliances are indicated for treatment of each type of malocclusion;
13.  Identify the main appliances used in the treatment of temporomandibular pain and dysfunction;
14. Properly prepare a prescription for an appliance;
15. Identify correctly, at least 4 professionals involved in the multidisciplinary treatment of malocclusions.

Rules of Procedure of the Training