Introduction to Micro Occlusion with Clayton A. Chan, DDS

2008-09-29T14:10:00.000-07:00

INTRODUCTION TO MICRO OCCLUSION/CORONOPLASTY - Level 4 (Hands on)
Seminar and Hands On Training with Dr. Clayton Chan

Description: “Introduction to Micro Occlusion 1”

Prerequisite Course: Levels 1, 2, and 3

The Fundamentals to “Form and Function”

This “hands on, how to” course trains the dentist to use the knowledge gained in Seminars 1, 2 and 3 to offer comprehensive diagnosis and effective treatment to selected patients. Dentists and lab technicians are guided through an actual NM Micro Coronoplasty rejuvenation protocols. When an unbalanced relationship exists between the teeth and jaw joints, it leads to a malocclusion. The muscles must strain to fit the teeth together which causes various degrees of facial deformity.

The lower orthosis is the foundational tool to understand occlusion and functional movements. The dentist will learn what to grind and what not to grind on the dental occlusal table. An appreciation for occlusal anatomy, micro adjusting details and its effect on the proprioceptive feedback mechanism of jaw movements is critical to the dentist who is willing to discipline his/herself in occlusal management. This program is not for the weak at heart, but is for those dentist wanting to take their dentistry to the next level of excellence.The term "coronoplasty" means different things to different dentist, but has special meaning to Dr. Chan who wants to share his knowledge, understanding and appreciation in bite stabilization management.

The Jankelson occlusal nomenclature is presented and a live demonstration on how Dr. Chan properly use the TENS and bite registration records as originally prescribed by the fathers of Neuromuscular Dentistry. Understanding how to accurately managed all the various occlusal incline planes properly and land the properly occlusal marks is critical to begin the next level of occlusal stabilization for any occlusally compromised case.
Course Objectives:

Introduction to Micro Occlusion - Proprioception and Occlusal Treatment
Classification to Occlusal Prematurities - Understanding the Occlusal Surfaces
Understanding the value and importance of incline planes and mandibular movements.
Carving the Anatomical Orthosis - Establishing the Occlusal Platform
Orthosis fabrication steps and protocols
Understanding the Basics to Anatomical Form - Reaching Maximum Dental Improvement
Managing the Occlusal Contacts - Refining Anatomical Form to Optimize Mandibular Function
Managing the Occlusion with Instrumentation - Objective Parameters to Measure Occlusal Balance
Troubleshooting the Occlusal Problems - How to Determine When and When Not to Coronoplasty
The importance of anterior disclusion and how it works.

You Will Learn:

Steps to fabricate a lower anatomical removable orthosis.
How to make the anatomical orthosis feel comfortable in the mouth.
Why anatomical form is crucial for proper craniomandibular/cervical function.
How to remove the torque and imbalances from the mandible with the Myomonitor TENS.
How to manage the occlusal incline planes.
How to properly establish the centric stops for optimal function and occlusal stability.
How to prevent from flattening the occlusal surfaces and inadvertently grinding the bite.
How to create and maintain anatomical form for optimal stability.
How to manage the lateral excursive interferences without flattening the occlusion.
Why the envelope of function is crucial to comfortable musculature and lasting aesthetics.
How to finalize and balance the terminal contacts with jaw tracking and EMG technology to measure and validate the quality of the bite.

What Doctors Have Commented After Taking Level 4

"Master Dr. Chan, thank you for all your enthusiasm and dedication in teaching me and other OC members what you know that works in occlusion. You painted colors on the many gray area of my GNM knowledge. I am more encouraged and confident to treat those patients of mine who can benefit from NM treatment. Thank you for graciously answering my numerous questions during the course and helping me out with my cases after the class. I am so looking forward to attend the next level course. Mrs. Chan, thank you for your first class care and hospitality. The food was delicious. I appreciate all your accommodation and help throughout the course. ".
- Sam S. Sadati, DDS, FAACD, FAGD, Wellington, Florida

"Watching Clayton adjust an orthotic is like watching an artist work in his favorite medium.My classmates who brought so much insight and experience to the table and Clayton leading the way - it was an terrific learning experience."
- Bill Greenberg, DMD - Mount Holly, New Jersey

"I would highly recommend this course for all doctors interested in Occlusion."
- Byron Blasco, DMD - Las Vegas, NV

"Outstanding course. Completely filled in the gaps in my microocclusion knowledge. Excellent demonstrations of orthotic delivery....and all questions were answered. Very well done, fuels my passion for GNM dentistry. Already looking forward to my next course." - Chris Mohler, D.D.S., L.L.C.

"What a mind shift! Amazing experience, so much hands on! Felt like home with an amazing group of doctors. I am so much more confident to go back to my practice and finally resolve through this understanding "in just 2 days" how to resove lots of my patient's not stayon on trajectory!" - Maria Escoto, D.D.S., Sunny Isles Beach, FL

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