Shear mechanics of the TMJ disc: relationship to common clinical observations.
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SUBMITTER: Juran CM
PROVIDER: S-EPMC3545690 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Feb
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Shear mechanics of the TMJ disc: relationship to common clinical observations.
Juran C M CM Dolwick M F MF McFetridge P S PS
Journal of dental research 20121119 2
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a complex hinge and gliding joint that induces significant shear loads onto the fibrocartilage TMJ disc during jaw motion. The purpose of this study was to assess regional variation in the disc's shear loading characteristics under physiologically relevant loads and to associate those mechanical findings with common clinical observations of disc fatigue and damage. Porcine TMJ discs were compressed between an axially translating bottom platen and a 2.5-cm-dia ...[more]
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