Abstract: The invention relates to a functional dentofacial orthopedic apparatus (1) made of a flexible material and comprising two grooves, the general outer shape of each of which is a flared U when viewed horizontally, the two grooves being separated by a substantially horizontal partition (6). Each groove defines an alveolar canal (4, 5) encompassing the superior and inferior alveolodental arches, respectively, said canal (4, 5) consisting of a labial bar (2) and a lingual plate (3), as well as the horizontal partition (6), the inner surface of each canal being smooth. According to the invention, the apparatus includes: a continuous angled lingual ramp (10) which is intended for supporting and guiding the tongue toward the palate and the upper portion of which consists of a reinforced inner raised portion (9), the general shape of which is flared U and which extends over the inner circumference of the grooves.

Abstract: Braces for dentifacial functional orthopaedic and periodontal treatment made of natural or synthetic, flexible, food-grade material, generally consisting of a double cradle (or trough), these two cradles having externally, in a plane, a flaring U-shape and separated by a thick horizontal partition (3). The braces are further characterised in that: (a) the portion of the cradle designed for receiving the lower incisors is sufficient for fitting in the lower four incisors; (c) the height of the side lingual (2) and vestibular (1) partitions defining the channel designed for receiving the lower incisors (4), from the thick horizontal partition (3), is at least equal to the height of the incisors up to their neck.