FUNCTIONAL
Align. Protect. Right from the start.

The aligner that maintains the position of the temporomandibular joint.

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DIGITAL ALIGNER PLANNING IS MORE PRECISE THAN EVER.

Scans, setups, and simulations now enable highly precise tooth movements. Treatment planning is based on tooth and soft tissue data; occlusion is digitally optimized, and tooth positions can be predicted efficiently and aesthetically. 

However, with more complex movements, a functional question increasingly arises: What actually happens to the position of the temporomandibular joint during treatment?

 

Digital Precision

Scans and setups now enable highly precise tooth movements.

Changes in Occlusion

Distalization or opening of the bite alter functional contacts.

Functional reference data is often missing

The position of the temporomandibular joint is usually not included in the digital workflow.

IT'S THAT EASY TO INCORPORATE INTO YOUR DAILY PRACTICE.

See how FUNCTIONAL integrates the temporomandibular joint position into digital aligner planning.

 

PLANNING REQUIRES FUNCTIONALITY.

In many digital workflows, occlusion is simulated, but without a documented reference to the position of the temporomandibular joint.

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ROLE IN THE DIGITAL WORKFLOW.

FUNCTIONAL integrates the position of the temporomandibular joint as a functional reference into the digital workflow.

 

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FROM DIAGNOSIS TO TREATMENT PLANNING.

“As an orthodontist, the temporomandibular joint has always been part of my diagnostic process. However, until now, there has been no systematic approach to incorporating it into treatment planning. With FUNCTIONAL, that approach is now available.”

Yong-min Jo Ph. D.
Orthodontist, Doktor Zahnspange Practice

WHAT MAKES FUNCTIONAL SPECIAL.

Therapeutic Safety

The functional positioning of the lower jaw promotes stable occlusion and reduces the risk of uncontrolled changes in bite.

Systematic occlusal guidance

The design allows for controlled mandibular positioning within the aligner treatment plan.

ASR is usually not necessary

Thanks to functional planning, proximal enamel reduction is not required in most cases.

High reproducibility

Standardized positioning facilitates follow-up monitoring and ensures consistent treatment outcomes.

A Dual Strategy in a Single System

Prevention (passive joint protection) and CMD therapy (active joint adjustment) utilize the same workflow framework—no need for two separate systems.

Structured Workflow and Screening

From temporomandibular joint screening to bite registration and pre-aligners, all the way through to functional treatment planning, a clearly defined process is provided—complete with certifications, training opportunities, and expert support—enabling FUNCTIONAL to be quickly and reliably integrated into daily practice.

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THE 4-POINT SUPPORT SYSTEM.

Control instead of compensation. Four defined occlusal contact points stabilize the therapeutic mandibular position throughout the entire treatment. This allows for controlled tooth movement without unwanted functional changes.

 

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CLINICALLY CONCEIVED. PROVEN IN PRACTICE.

We began collaborating with clinicians early on, documenting real-world cases and systematically evaluating results. 

What we’ve observed: When the temporomandibular joint position serves as the basis for planning, functionally stable results can be sustained over the long term.

FUNCTIONAL combines clinical thinking with digital planning capabilities.

Dr. Alexander Andreev
Dentist & Clinical Director, SCHEU-DENTAL GmbH

FUNCTIONAL DETAILS.

THE RIGHT SOLUTION FOR YOUR PRACTICE.

From individual cases to complex long-term treatments, FUNCTIONAL provides the right treatment framework.

 

  • Both jaws
  • Treatment package with up to 20 steps
  • Correction package with up to 10 steps
  • Treatment period of 2 years

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  • Both jaws
  • Treatment package with up to 40 steps
  • Correction package with up to 20 steps
  • Treatment period of 4 years

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  • Both jaws
  • Treatment and correction package with an unlimited number of visits over a 5-year period
  • 5-year treatment period

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