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Systematic Assessment of Mammalian Skull Specimens for Dental and Temporomandibular Joint Pathology
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Functional assessment of the stomatognathic system
Linping Zhao1, Richard Monahan
1Plastic and CranioMaxillofacial Surgery, Shriners Hospital for Children, Chicago, IL 60707, USA. lzhao@shrinenet.org <lzhao@shrinenet.org>
Clinics in Plastic Surgery
|August 21, 2007
Summary
Objective assessment of occlusal function is crucial but often confined to research labs. Standardizing and validating these measures for patients with dentofacial deformities is key for clinical application.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry and Oral Health
- Biomechanical Engineering
Background:
- Objective assessment of occlusal function is not routinely performed in clinical settings.
- Current methods are often limited to research laboratories.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the importance of objective occlusal function assessment.
- To discuss the potential of various functional outcome measures.
- To identify challenges in standardizing and validating these measures for clinical use.
Main Methods:
- Review of current functional outcome measures for the stomatognathic system.
- Discussion of parameters such as occlusal contact area, bite force, and masticatory performance.
- Exploration of the need for standardization and validation.
Main Results:
- Several objective measures of occlusal function exist, including occlusal contact area, maximal voluntary bite force, and masticatory performance.
- These measures are not yet standardized or validated for routine clinical assessment, particularly for patients with dentofacial skeletal deformities.
Conclusions:
- Objective assessment of occlusal function holds significant promise for improving patient care.
- Further research is needed to standardize and validate these measures for widespread clinical adoption.
- Integrating functional assessments into routine practice is essential for comprehensive patient evaluation.
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