5th Annual American Academy of Craniofacial Pain Canadian Chapter, Toronto, Canada – 2011
November 3-5, 2011, Toronto, Canada
SYNOPSIS:
Optimal occlusion is relevant to physical, physiologic and biological laws that govern articular and “gneuromuscular” function at all structural levels of the human body as well as the masticatory apparatus. A rigid mechanistic concept of masticatory function is not consistent with generic physiologic knowledge. General laws of homeostasis support the desirability of analysis of maxillo-mandibular posture from optimal muscle relaxation in order to remove the torques, skews, strains and imbalances when establishing a terminal contact position. Dr. Chan will discuss how he approaches and treats his TMJ/CFP patients using scientific methodology when applying comprehensive restorative techniques required to stabilize the dysfunctional masticatory system in the clinical dental practice.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
- 10 Fundamental Keys to GNEUROMUSCULAR OCCLUSION
- How to Determine the Orthopedic Position Before Restoring the Case
- Importance of Stabilization with Micro Occlusion in a Removable Orthotic Before Fixed Restorative Treatment
- When to Grind and When Not to Grind – Preservation of Form for Optimal Function
- The Use of Instrumentation to Quantify the Quality of the Occlusal Restorative Finish
