The Activator as a Tool
History from Soulet and Besombes, the principle, and its place in Dentosofia.
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What is Dentosofia?
A different perspective on the mouth, teeth, and the person.
Dentosofia focuses on the function of the mouth – breathing, swallowing, tongue activity, and chewing – and on how these functions relate to the development of the teeth, jaws, and overall functional balance.
THREE BASIC FUNCTIONS
Breathing. Swallowing. Chewing.
These everyday functions are closely interrelated. Their balance can influence the functional environment of the mouth and the development of the face and dentition.
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Breathing
Attention is paid mainly to nasal and mouth breathing, tongue position, and the functional environment of the mouth.
Swallowing
During swallowing, the tongue, lips, and other muscular structures work together.
Chewing
Chewing represents a repeated functional load on the teeth, jaws, and muscles.
Science and Evidence
What scientific studies support, and where the limits of knowledge lie.
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What Dentosofia is not
Dentosofia is not classical orthodontics. It is not merely the use of an activator. It is not synonymous with anthroposophy, nor is it scientific evidence in itself.
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Dentosofia in Practice
The consultation focuses on the functions of the mouth and their interrelations, and does not replace necessary medical care.
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From mouth function to a broader perspective
Dentosofia is connected to earlier functional dentistry and the use of the Soulet–Besombes appliance. Michel Montaud and Rodrigue Mathieu subsequently developed the clinical observations and approach known as Dentosofia.
In Montaud's later Humano-Dentosophie, a broader humanistic and philosophical perspective emerges. On this website, we will clearly separate it from the findings of anatomy, physiology, and orthodontics.