A three-dimensional investigation of temporomandibular joint loading

A mathematical model of the muscle groups applied to the human mandible is developed to study the forces developed on the condyles during maximum unilateral occlusion. The results show that the reaction forces are in approximately a 2:1 ratio with the balancing side condyle carrying the greater load...

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Published inJournal of biomechanics Vol. 20; no. 10; pp. 997 - 1002
Main Authors Faulkner, M.G., Hatcher, D.C., Hay, A.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Oxford Elsevier Ltd 1987
Elsevier Science
Subjects
Biological and medical sciences
Biomechanical Phenomena
Biomechanics. Biorheology
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Humans
Mathematics
Medical sciences
Models, Anatomic
Radiotherapy. Instrumental treatment. Physiotherapy. Reeducation. Rehabilitation, orthophony, crenotherapy. Diet therapy and various other treatments (general aspects)
Temporomandibular Joint - anatomy & histology
Temporomandibular Joint - physiology
Tissues, organs and organisms biophysics
Biomechanics
Physical exercise
Oral cavity
Jaw
Head
Constraint
Meal
Electromyography
Joint
Striated muscle
Human
Mandible
Temporomandibular joint
Condyle
Muscle
Mathematical model
Biomedical engineering
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Summary:A mathematical model of the muscle groups applied to the human mandible is developed to study the forces developed on the condyles during maximum unilateral occlusion. The results show that the reaction forces are in approximately a 2:1 ratio with the balancing side condyle carrying the greater load. Furthermore, the direction in which these condylar reactions occur is presented.
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ISSN:0021-9290
1873-2380
DOI:10.1016/0021-9290(87)90329-0