The Anatomical Removable Orthosis

THE ANATOMICAL REMOVABLE ORTHOSIS

Clayton A. Chan, DDS, MICCMO
Master International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics

The lower anatomical orthosis I advocate is a specialized dental appliance that is orthopedically designed to match the physiologic function of the patient’s jaw and head posture. (Read more….). It is scientifically determined using computerized jaw tracking technology, low frequency TENS and EMG technology to determine and confirm the bite registration which is key to establishing a an “Optimal” jaw relationship. Patient who experience, jaw pain, headaches, neck aches, facial pain and or has an over-closed bite can benefit from this therapy.

This anatomical appliances main objective is to orthopedically relign the mandible to the cranium to bring support, balance and allow true physiologic rest to the musculature.

PHYSIOLOGIC SCIENCE AND OBJECTIVE MEASURING INSTRUMENTATION
This specialized appliance is constructed from a bite registration that is scientifically established by neuromuscularly trained dentists who use the J5 Myomonitor TENS (low frequency neural stimulation) to relax spastic muscles in six dimensions. Advanced dentists implement both low frequency TENS combined with their diagnostic skills to better identify the patient’s jaw position with the more sophisticated K7 kineseograph to track and visually identify a more optimal position on the computer monitor. Muscle calmness can be observed and more importantly a correct jaw position can be physiologically located.

Electromyography (EMG) can be used in complex cases to measure muscle activity before the bite registration is recorded.

Computerized Mandibular Scanning (CMS) is used to locate the jaw position in a sitting upright position without the dentist manipulating the jaw position or guessing. Objectively monitoring the jaw in real time allows the clinician to make accurate decisions as to where best to record the jaw position.

Advanced dentist recognize that a quality and accurate bite registration is the beginning point to effectively relate the upper and lower teeth together.

The NM orthosis is best fabricated by a qualified lab who understands these principles and a dentist who is trained in these advanced principles and techniques.