GNEUROMUSCULAR (GNM) APPROACH – The OC Difference

by Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S. “Seeing the Differences Between Gneuromuscular and Neuromuscular Dentistry” is not always an easy thing to recognize, but there are some finer differences that can make a difference in one’s appreciation of neuromuscular dentistry if the clinician still has questions and concerns that have gone unanswered. Clinician’s are wondering what makes [...]


Case Study 1: Bite Optimization and Postural Alignment

Occlusion is the foundation to advanced dentistry. Optimal occlusion can improve postural alignment, strength and functional balance. Abnormal occlusion – skews, torques, strains in the human bite/occlusion can contribute to compromised body balance, strength and abnormal walking gait. The proprioceptive signalling of occlusal responses are tremendous and exquisitely detailed in their physiologic responses as to [...]


Neuromuscular Dentistry Science – Proprioceptive Avoidance Conditioning and the Reticular Activating System: What Makes It Work – Part 2

by Clayton A. Chan, DDS, MICCMO The mandible will always strive to position itself for maximum stability.  Factors causing instability, such as occlusal insufficiency, will set up a proprioceptive avoidance conditioning response causing the neuromuscular postural system to adjust its movements and avoid negative stimulation.  These adjustments are controlled by the central nervous system (CNS). [...]