Finite elements analysis of the temporomandibular joint disc in patients with intra-articular disorders

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Title: Finite elements analysis of the temporomandibular joint disc in patients with intra-articular disorders
Authors: Linfeng Lai, Chenyao Huang, Fan Zhou, Fujian Xia, Guofeng Xiong
Source: BMC Oral Health, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-8 (2020)
Publisher Information: BMC, 2020.
Publication Year: 2020
Collection: LCC:Dentistry
Subject Terms: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), Intra-articular disorders (ID), Finite elements analysis (FEA), Finite elements model (FEM), TMJ disorder (TMD), Friction coefficient, Dentistry, RK1-715
More Details: Abstract Background Intra-articular disorders (ID) or anterior and/or medial displacement of the temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ) disc are the most common form of TMJ dysfunction (TMD). TMD causes changes in the friction coefficient during TMJ movement. Herein, we provided a three-dimensional (3D) finite-elements model (FEM) including the maxilla, disc, and mandible and evaluated the stress distribution with different friction coefficient. Methods Fourteen volunteers without TMD and 20 patients with MRI-diagnosed TMD were selected. CT and MRI data were collected to build the 3D FEA model of the mandible and TMJ disc. Stress distribution with different friction coefficient was measured. Result In the normal model, stress distribution on the TMJ disc was 2.07 ± 0.17, 1.49 ± 0.14, and 1.41 ± 0.14 MPa with 0.001, 0.3, and 0.4 friction coefficient, respectively. In the TMD model, stress distribution was 3.87 ± 0.15, 7.23 ± 0.22, and 7.77 ± 0.19 MPa respectively. Conclusion When the friction coefficient of the side with anterior displacement increased, stress on the disc, condyle and mandible of the opposite side increased. Simultaneously, stress values of the disc, condyle and mandible were higher than those of the normal lateral joint.
Document Type: article
File Description: electronic resource
Language: English
ISSN: 1472-6831
Relation: http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12903-020-01074-x; https://doaj.org/toc/1472-6831
DOI: 10.1186/s12903-020-01074-x
Access URL: https://doaj.org/article/304b02fde6e54d2fb4b6bd60078ed988
Accession Number: edsdoj.304b02fde6e54d2fb4b6bd60078ed988
Database: Directory of Open Access Journals
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ISSN:14726831
DOI:10.1186/s12903-020-01074-x
Published in:BMC Oral Health
Language:English