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Saturday, April 18, 2009

Published Articles

The Principles of Neuromuscular Dentistry
Treating Craniomandibular Dysfunctional Patients
Implementing Gnathological or Neuromuscular Concepts

Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VI, 2003

Clinical and Scientific Validation for Optimizing the Neuromuscular Trajectory Using the Chan Protocol.
Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VII, 2005.


The Principles of Neuromuscular Occlusion

A Review of the Clinical Significance of the Occlusal Plane: Its Variation and Effect on Head Posture: Optimizing the Neuromuscular Trajectory – a Key to Stabilizing the Occlusal-Cervical Posture.Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VIII, 2007.



The Principles of Neuromuscular Orthodontics

Form Follows Function: Keys to Facial Beauty & Expression Involving Maxillary Arch Form and Development
Clayton A. Chan, DDS - Journal American Orthodontic Society, Fall 2005.


"Form Follows Function - Keys to Facial Beauty & Expression Involve Maxillary Arch Form and Development"
Verticalizing the Posterior Teeth of a TMD Pain Patient showing sequence transitioning from lower removable orthotic to final neuromuscular (NM) orthopedic position, giving the natural teeth the bite they deserve. Condyles can remodel when proper physiologic joint space is developed and maintained with an optimal bite position.



"Applying Neuromuscular Principles in TMD and Orthodontics"
Clayton A. Chan, DDS - Journal American Orthodontic Society, Vol. 4, Issue 2. Spring 2004.


"Applying the Neuromuscular Principles in TMD and Orthodontics"
This is a classical article written by Dr. Chan which convey's the power of neuromuscular instrumentation and orthopedic understanding that bones move, teeth can develop to their full potential and jaw joints can reposition to a more optimal position. This article has received numerous accalades as well as interest from many clinicians desirous to know how it is possible to do NM Orthodontics with TMD paining patients.


"Multi-Dimensional Diagnosis and Treatment to Avoid Orthodontic Surgical Pitfalls
Clayton A. Chan, DDS: Journal Americal Orthodontic Society, Winter 2005.
"Multi-Dimensional Diagnosis & Treatment to Avoid Orthodontic & Surgical Pitfalls"
This article conveys the importance of a proper "Physiologic" diagnosis to related the maxillary and mandibular casts prior to definitive treatment and decision making. A proper NM position could just possibly avoid the unnecessary need for irreversible jaw surgery.



Clinical

Architecting the Occlusal Plane
Clayton A. Chan, DDS: Aurum Ceramic Continuum, Volume 10, Issue 2. May 2006.

Bite Managment Considerations for the Restorative DentistClayton A. Chan, DDS: Dentistry Today, January, 2008.



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