Advanced Principles of Physiologic Occlusion Course with Dr. Clayton A. Chan

2008-09-09T15:05:00.000-07:00

ADVANCED PRINCIPLES OF PHYSIOLOGIC OCCLUSION - Level 1 (Hands on)
Level 1 Seminar and Hands On Training

Course Description:
Advanced Principles of Physiologic Occlusion

Prerequisite Course: None

The Basics to Advanced “Form and Function”

Occlusion is the foundation to advanced dentistry. It is the foundation to effectively diagnose and treatment planning, especially for every clinician who is involved in dental cosmetics, prosthetics, TMD and orthodontic dentistry. If you want to learn cosmetic dentistry, predictable restorative techniques and avoid or minimize broken crowns, prevent unnecessary pain, this course will introduce you to know how the human masticatory system works.

This program presents both the values of gnathologic and neuromuscular concepts together, practically bridging the gap and begins the "thinking process" with Dr. Chan. These advance teachings go beyond classic "neuromuscular" occlusal teachings with an eye opening experience in understanding what is an OPTIMIZED TENS BITE. The clinician is brought to a greater appreciation of muscle dysfunction and joint problems in the light of his "bite optimization teachings" as they relate tooth breakage, vaneers coming off, tooth trauma and the challenges that every restorative dentist experiences. Muscle stability and optimal mandibular positioning is an absolute key to stabilizing jaw joints and successful dental occlusion.

The principles of homeostasis are key to transitioning the doctor's understanding beyond classic occlusal and neuromuscular teachings. The glamour of occlusion is the cosmetics. Resolving the underlying problems of TMD is really how the dentist can build a busy value based practice with confidence to do the esthetics required in a successful restorative orthopedic practice.

Level 1 seminar and hands on training program is part I of a two part Optimized Bite Training and Education process. It is designed to train the dentist to become a "Master Clinician" in diagnosis and clinical treatment. This hands on program is designed to teach dentists specific skills in capturing an "Optimized Bite physiologically without manual manipulation. This is an important key to comprehensive treatment planning and diagnosis. Without a physiologic bite relationship the clinicians is often lost in his/her ability to comprehensive diagnose and treat the case competently. Using low frequency TENS optimally to establish neutral jaw relationship prior to taking an optimal bite registration in 6 dimensions will separate your dentistry from the usual and customary style of dental practice and allows the dentist to begin to treat the more complex cases. Dr. Chan teaches and demonstrates what to see and look for when observing the fine nuances of jaw movement and positioning as they relate to muscles, joints and disc relationships during bite registration.

10 Key Fundamental Physiologic Principles and techniques are taught by Dr. Chan. The dentist will no longer have to make the excuses of not knowing the causes that are often conveyed by the questioning patient. Learn the occlusion concepts that are based on measured science, objectivity and proven techniques of Dr. Chan. Learn the occlusal techniques, concepts and principles that fill in the missing gaps in one's understanding!

Course Objectives:

To present the principles of GNM Dentistry (Gneuromuscular) and methodology for diagnosis and comprehensive treatment planning.
Basic concepts – POSTURE of the head, neck and mandible to cranial alignment.
To emphasize the need to establish an occlusion that allows optimal function of the temporomandibular joints and the neuromuscular system with relaxed muscles.
To understand and appreciate the importance of resting and functioning modes of muscles and their role in jaw joint health and joint dysfunction.
A detailed look into how low frequency transcutaneous electro neural stimulation relaxes the muscles using Ultra Low Frequency Myomonitor J5 TENS "OPTIMALLY".
How to capture an Optimized Bite with out the dependancy on EMGs.
How esthetics and function inter relate to achieve the best bite relationship for the patient – Cranio-mandibular facial enhancement.
Introduction to the Musculoskeletal Occlusal Signs and Symptoms - their influence on occlusal dentistry.
Collapsed bites and deficient vertical problems - How to deal with them.
Force and Balance Factors as they relate to NM Occlusion principles.
Introduction to evaluation, analysis and diagnosis from mount casts
Bruxism, clenching and avoidance control.
Introduction to orthotic stabilization therapy.

You Will Learn:

How to recognize the postural problems that often go unrecognized in comprehensive treatment planning.
How to identify the numerous musculoskeletal occlusal signs and symptoms, prior to esthetic treatment, which patients pose as risk to instability.
The rationale of the physiologic GNM (Gneuromuscular) technique vs. classical NM (neuromuscular) and mechanical bite registration techniques.
How to properly use the Myomonitor/TENS at the next level effectively to relax masticatory muscles.
How to properly capture a physiologic bite relationship using Dr. Chan's proven and scientific techniques and bite taking protocols with TENS – Two Session Hands On Practicum and Demonstrations with Dr. Chan and team of mentors.
How to properly relate the upper and lower dental casts in a physiologic optimal position before starting orthotic therapy.
How to simply relate the maxillary dental cast for proper smile design and laboratory mounting via the modified Fox Plane Technique.
How to know when to change vertical and when not to change vertical dimensions.
How to effectively communicate value to your patients.

Note: Course participants are encouraged to bring crown and bridge quality model casts of your own mouth for bite registration break out session.

What doctors have commented after taking Level 1:

"I just wanted to let Dr. Chan know how much I enjoyed the first installment of his CE Lecture series. I have been reading my manual and I am very excited about what I learned and can't wait to continue learning! Thank you again for the opportunity to come and learn and rub shoulders with you both and the other great doctors that attended." -Amy Gearin, DMD, Las Vegas, Nevada

"Thank you so much for all your hard work and hospitality. I truly enjoyed the course and have already received my myomonitor today and scheduled 2 pts for the tens and byte registrations. I can not wait to gain some experience and take the following courses." -Sam Sadati. DDS, Wellington, Florida

"Very useful-hands on information. Smaller class size was great! Amazing learning experience!" - Janice Okamura, DMD, Vancouver, BC, Canada

"Dr. Chan was very discriptive and easy to understand the details that were discussed. I finally heard someone that knows bites. This makes sense HIP does not. This course should be required by the ADA for every dentist and dental specialist. Can't wait for the next course." -Chris Barnes - Arrowhead Dental Laboratory
Sandy, Utah

"This course made me better understand occlusion. Dr. Chan was very concise and presented the material in a very intersting manner. I thoroughly enjoyed the course. It exceeded my expectations." - Gary Buzbee, DDS
Springfield, Missouri

"I was going back and forth on going, thinking I already knew this. .... But what you brought to the table this time was something much more electric (no pun intended). You opened my eyes to things I have seen in my practice, but did not quite understand. I see them now! That was absolutely fantastic. Your presentation skills are fantastic and your gift to draw in the doctors to participate is quite unique. I have absolutely no doubt that this is going to be a huge success for you. - Doug Cast, DDS, Murrieta, California

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