Examining the temporo-mandibular joint from a biotensegrity perspective: A change in thinking

Journal of Applied Biomedicine

关键词: Biomechanics;    Biotensegrity;    Four-bar mechanism;    Joint loading;    Kinematic chain;    Orthodontic;    Temporomandibular;    Tensegrity;   

DOI  :  10.1016/j.jab.2016.10.002

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Elsevier

【 摘 要 】

The temporo-mandibular joint is a characteristic feature of mammalian development, and essential to mastication and speech, yet it causes more problems than any other joint in the body and remains the least understood. While it is generally accepted that the normal joint is loaded under compression, the problems and controversies surrounding this view remain unresolved and the disparity in opinion over its treatment continues. Although difficulties in the acquisition of reliable information have undoubtedly contributed to this situation, it is now considered that deficits in neural control and shortcomings in the underlying biomechanical theory and analysis have also played a part, and that a re-assessment from a different perspective could resolve these.

【 授权许可】

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