U Concept

What is the trainer?

Trainers are effective aids for the optimal dental development during the growth phase of childhood. Due to their positive effects, an increasing number of professionals (e.g. dentists, speech therapists) recommend their use, starting as early as 3 or 4 years of age. Regular wearing of them results in spectacular improvement in most young patients.

Their mechanism of action is dominated by two main factors:

  • on one hand the myofunctional education
  • on the other hand, the stimulation of the harmonic development of the dental arches

The Ultimate Bio Trainer

  • Adaptable buccal shield: Positioned in front of the dental arches, it extends over the teeth and keeps the buccal tissues away from the dental arch, thus minimizing external compressive forces acting on the arch. Furthermore, by gently stretching the periosteum, it encourages additional bone growth on the buccal side of the alveolus, leading to an increase in the size of the dental arches. The buccal shield can be modified as necessary.
  • Intermolar region, and molar guide: This is the thickened intermolar bite plane with a triangular slope. The molar guide fits into the grooves of the molars, aiding in the proper positioning of the emerging premolars and molars. The anterior design, together with the reinforced molar section, ensures that the lower jaw is in edge bite, while also lifting out and moving the condyle downward, thereby promoting the growth of the lower jawbone (with the exception of Class III devices). The appliances should extend at least halfway to the last tooth. If they are too long, they can be easily adjusted with scissors.
  • Tongue guide: The design of the appliance on the tongue side assists guiding the tongue to the correct position. When the tongue rests on the palate, it provides support to the alveolar arch of the maxilla from within, thereby preventing the frequent stenosis of the upper dental arch or aiding in the resolution of existing stenosis.
  • Tongue reminder: Assists in teaching and maintaining the proper position of the tongue.
  • Lip bumper: This section of the buccal shield is located in front of the lower anterior teeth and is designed to alleviate excessive tension from the lower lip. By reducing the pressure exerted by the lower lip, it helps to prevent the onset or exacerbation of crowding in the lower front teeth. This feature is particularly beneficial in cases where the lower lip becomes trapped behind the upper front teeth (Class II/I).
  • Breathing holes: The small openings at the front of the appliance help to decrease the vacuum formed during swallowing, making the adaptation phase easier.

General characteristics of the devices:

The devices are made of sterilizable, biocompatible odourless silicone with Shore hardness of 30 and 50. Due to their softness, the Shore 30 appliances are very comfortable to wear, which facilitates the adjustment period. However, because of their soft properties, they are more susceptible to damage from improper use, such as chewing, compared to the Shore 50 devices. According to the recommended protocol, treatment should begin with the Shore 30 appliances, and if necessary (due to frequent damage from chewing), the treatment can be switched to a Shore 50 device.

The U Concept core product line consists of: