In vivo prediction of temporomandibular joint disc thickness and position changes for different jaw positions
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DOI: 10.1111/joa.12951
Abstract: Temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD) are common dysfunctions of the masticatory region and are often linked to dislocation or changes of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard for TMJ… read more here.
Keywords: tmj disc; temporomandibular joint; anatomy; thickness position ... See more keywords
Mechanical overload induces TMJ disc degeneration via TRPV4 activation.
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DOI: 10.1111/odi.14595
Abstract: OBJECTIVE The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc cushions intraarticular stress during mandibular movements. While mechanical overloading is related to cartilage degeneration, the pathogenesis of TMJ disc degeneration is unclear. Here, we determined the regulatory role of… read more here.
Keywords: mechanical overload; disc degeneration; tmj disc; trpv4 ... See more keywords
3D-Printed Polycaprolactone Reinforced Hydrogel as an Artificial TMJ Disc
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DOI: 10.1177/00220345211000629
Abstract: The replacement of a damaged temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc remains a long-standing challenge in clinical settings. No study has reported a material with comprehensively excellent properties similar to a natural TMJ disc. In this work,… read more here.
Keywords: tmj disc; microscopy; artificial tmj; printed polycaprolactone ... See more keywords
Distribution of stress on TMJ disc induced by use of chincup therapy: assessment by the finite element method
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DOI: 10.1590/2177-6709.22.5.083-089.oar
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the distribution of stress produced on TMJ disc by chincup therapy, by means of the finite element method. Methods: a simplified three-dimensional TMJ disc model was developed by using Rhinoceros 3D… read more here.
Keywords: tmj disc; stress; chincup therapy; distribution ... See more keywords