Full Arch Anatomical Occlusal Wax Ups

by Clayton A. Chan, DDS, MICCMO One of the main things that I have communicated with each and dental technician that has done my full mouth restorative cases over the years is that I want and need a gnathological and anatomical occlusal wax up. Why? Over  the years while practicing restorative/TMJ dentistry I have found [...]

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Occlusal Wax Up – When Occlusal Stress and Strain Exists

Prevalence of degenerative join disease according to scientific studies have estimated the incidence of degenerative temporomandibular joint disease to be 70-84% (1). The human jaws and the accompanying atlas and axis of the vertebral column are linked into one basic system by the various fascia surrounding them, so stress in one area is carried throughout [...]

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DOCTOR REQUIREMENTS FOR AN OPTIMIZED CHAN ORTHOTIC

The following are guidelines and requirements for the dentist to follow if they want an OPTIMIZED CHAN ORTHOTIC properly fabricated by a trained and approved denal laboratory. Impression Requirements: Accurate undistorted PV impressions – Check the gingival margin details in the anterior and posterior regions. Check the gingival margins for accuracy and details. The lab [...]

Filed under: Dental Laboratory Technology, Neuromuscular Orthotic, Optimized Chan Orthotic by Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S.
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Bite Management and Transfer

Bite transfer management is the key to the precise multi-dimensional occlusal management of any comprehensive reconstruction. Without it the case can fail. There are specific systems and steps that must take place for records, models, photographs, bite registrations and matrixes to be meaningful to the technician. Details protocols must be in place in order to [...]

Filed under: Bite Management, Dental Laboratory Technology, Neuromuscular Occlusion by Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S.
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Orthotic Challenges?

DOCTORS, ARE YOU HAPPY WITH YOUR ORTHOTICS?   1. Are you having difficulty fitting your patient’s properly at the orthotic delivery appointment? 2. Are you having to grind and adjust your orthotic more than you think you should be on delivery day? 3. Are your patient’s complaining that their orthotic doesn’t fit well? 4. Are [...]

Filed under: Appliance Therapy, Bite Management, Dental Laboratory Technology, Neuromuscular Dentistry, Neuromuscular Occlusion, Neuromuscular Orthotic, Optimized Chan Orthotic, Orthotic, TMJ TMD CMD Myofacial Pain, Uncategorized by Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S.
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