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The effects of cusp and jaw morphology on the forces on teeth and the temporomandibular joint
Author(s) -
KATONA T. R.
Publication year - 1989
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1989.tb01335.x
Subject(s) - cusp (singularity) , temporomandibular joint , masticatory force , orthodontics , incisor , occlusion , crown (dentistry) , dental occlusion , dentistry , medicine , mathematics , geometry , surgery
Summary Basic principles of engineering mechanics are used to solve for force vectors in the masticatory system. It was found that incisor guidance/cusp angulation, crown heights and the anterior‐posterior location of contact can significantly affect the magnitudes and/or directions of forces acting on contacting teeth and the temporomandibular joint. The results provide insight into the function of the jaws and the diagnosis and treatment of occlusion‐related trauma.