
SERIES 4
Bite Registration, Orthotic Delivery, and Adjustments
for Successful Treatment of TMD Patients
Over-the-Shoulder Live Patient Course

A systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of TMD patients will be presented and demonstrated on a Live Patient in this 2-day, 14 CE credit course. Proper protocols for bite registration, fabrication of an optimum orthotic, laboratory delivery of the final orthotic and coronoplasty will be demonstrated on a live patient. It is highly recommended that you bring your team to support and implement the techniques learned in this course. The instructor, Clayton Chan, DDS is a leading Neuromuscular Dental educator, author and clinician, with over 35 years of experience and expertise in the evaluation and treatment of TMD patients with a proven track record of clinical success.
Course Overview - Day 1:
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Lecture - Protocols for performing a full workup and taking a bite
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Anatomy and Physiology of the Stomatognathic System – Establishing a Rational Basis for Occlusal Therapy
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The anatomy and physiology of masticatory muscles and their role in occlusal dysfunction
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The anatomy and physiology of the temporomandibular joints in function and dysfunction
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Pathology versus normality derived from observation and objective data of the teeth, muscles and joints
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Protocols to identify occlusal signs and symptoms that suggest pathology
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Case presentation and Scan Interpretation of Phase 1 treatment
Demonstration – Live Patient Workup for taking a K7 Neuromuscular Bite
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Electrode application and EMG operation protocols
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Diagnostic impressions of EMG – documenting muscle dysfunction vs. physiologic health (Scan 9, 11 & 12)
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Understanding Jaw Tracking data, operational protocols – abnormal vs. normal patterns (Scan 2, 3, 6, 8,13)
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Diagnostic impressions of Sonography – documenting degenerative joint disease vs. normal joint sounds (Scan 15 & 16)
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Operation protocols of ESG data
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Importance of J5 Dental TENS – Myotrode placement, the indications, use, contraindications and operational protocols
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Post Relaxation EMG impressions (Scan 10)
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Operational protocols using Computerized Jaw Tracking for Effective Bite Registration (Scan 4/5)
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Habitual (centric occlusion)
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Neuromuscular rest position
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Habitual path of closure vs. Neuromuscular path of closure
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Protrusive guidance
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Determining Myocentric - vertical dimension, frontal/lateral positioning
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Determining freeway space
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When to grind and when not to grind?
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Anterior hyper-occlusion or posterior hypo-occlusion?
How to Properly Communicate with the lab to eliminate problems and pitfalls
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What the doctor needs to provide the lab to get a good fitting and functional orthotic
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What the doctor should and shouldn't do when taking an impression for an orthotic
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Bite registration materials of choice.
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Evaluating impressions for accuracy before sending to the lab
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Steps involved in making an optimum neuromuscular orthotic
*Laboratory technician will make an Orthotic for delivery on Day 2
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Course Overview - Day 2:
Lecture - Proper techniques to Coronoplasty a Neuromuscular Orthotic
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Concepts and principles for a physiologic occlusion
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Simplified system of prematurity classification
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Occlusal adjustment techniques
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Management of functional excursion
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J5 Dental TENS technique for recording and adjusting micro-occlusal contacts using articulating paper, occlusal indicator wax and Scan 12
Demonstration - Deliver the Orthotic from Day 1 showing proper Coronoplasty techniques
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The importance of Involuntary J5 TENS adjustment vs. habitual occlusal adjustment
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Computerized mandibular scanning/jaw tracking using Scan 4/5 with TENS to objectively confirm the Myo-trajectory
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Assessing the objective recorded data (Scan 4/5) - coronoplasty or orthosis?
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Using EMG (Scan 12) to identify first tooth contact prematurity, timing and occlusal balance
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Operational protocols and use of Scan 12 EMGs
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Determining the use and value of the high low chart using Scan 12
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Reviewing the value of occlusal indicator wax.
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Reviewing the micro-occlusal adjustment protocols for orthotic delivery
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Using Scan 8 to verify a good chewing pattern with the orthotic
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14 CE credits
Early Bird Tuition $2,050 doctor/$750 team
Regular Tuition $2,250 doctor/$850 team
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Formats available:
Live, In-Person
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MEET THE INSTRUCTOR

CLAYTON CHAN, DDS
Las Vegas, Nevada
Dr. Chan earned his DDS degree from Loma Linda University. Author of a number of publications in the field of neuromuscular dentistry, Dr. Chan has lectured internationally on NM topics. He maintains a GNM practice in Las Vegas and is the founder and Director of Occlusion Connections, a CE organization in Las Vegas that offers continuing education courses in NMD.
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Since space is limited in order to create the best learning experience possible, cancellations received outside the 60 days prior to the course are subject to a cancellation fee of $300 per Doctor and $100 per team member. No refunds will be given if canceled within 60 days of the event. Cancellations must be in writing.
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