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  • Title: Stress analysis in the TMJ during jaw opening by use of a three-dimensional finite element model based on magnetic resonance images.
    Author: Tanaka E, Rodrigo DP, Tanaka M, Kawaguchi A, Shibazaki T, Tanne K.
    Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 2001 Oct; 30(5):421-30. PubMed ID: 11720045.
    Abstract:
    This study was designed to investigate temporomandibular joint (TMJ) stress distribution during mouth opening using a finite element (FE) model of an individual TMJ based on magnetic resonance (MR) images. A dry skull with a silicon disk was used to test the three-dimensional reconstruction procedure, and showed enough accuracy and reproducibility in linear dimensions and disk volume for the following FE modelling for stress analysis in the TMJ. From an individual FE analysis of a normal subject, relatively high stresses were observed in the anterior and posterior regions of the disk during mouth opening, and furthermore, the superior boundary contacting with the glenoid fossa exhibited lower stresses than those on the inferior boundary facing the condyle. During transmission of stress through the disk, mechanical stress may be reduced by the stress redistribution function of the disk.
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