Dr. Chan’s Published Articles

A Review of the Clinical Significance of the Occlusal Plane Chan, CA: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics (ICCMO) Anthology VIII, 2007.

Physiologic State of Occlusal Orthotics and the Diagnosis of Myogenous Orofacial Pain in Reducing TMD Headaches and other Symptoms. Clayton A. Chan, D.D.S.* and Brian E. Hale, D.D.S.: Gneuromuscular Orthopedics (A Publication for Advanced Learning) . July, 2020.

The Principles of Neuromuscular Orthodontics

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

• 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 the neuromuscular principles in TMD and orthodontics. Clayton A. Chan, DDS – Journal American Orthodontic Society, Vol 4, Issue 2. Spring 2004.

• 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 accolades as well as interest from many clinicians desirous to know how it is possible to do NM Orthodontic with TMD paining patients.

Multi-Dimensional Diagnosis & Treatment to Avoid Orthodontic Surgical Pitfalls. Clayton A. Chan, DDS – Journal American Orthodontic Society, Fall 2006.

• This article conveys the importance of a proper “Physiologic” diagnosis to relate the maxillary and mandibular casts prior to definitive treatment and decision making.  A proper physiologic mandibular position could just possibly avoid the unnecessary need for irreversible jaw surgery.

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