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[Functional value of hyperbalance for function course in temporomandibular joint].
1Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf, Westdeutsche Kieferklinik, Zentrum für Zahn-, Mund- und Kieferheilkunde.
ZWR
|February 1, 1990
Summary
Excursive attrition contacts can alter temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condyle movement. New ultrasonic recordings show how overbalanced contacts create distraction effects on the TMJ axiographic path.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Biomechanics
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Understanding excursive attrition contacts is crucial for diagnosing temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).
- Axiographic tracking provides insights into temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condyle pathways during function.
Observation:
- This case report utilizes novel ultrasonic recordings of TMJ movements captured with the MT 1602 system.
- The recordings specifically demonstrate the impact of overbalanced occlusal contacts on the TMJ condyle's axiographic track.
Findings:
- Overbalanced contacts were observed to significantly influence the axiographic path of the TMJ condyle.
- Characteristic changes in the axiographic path were identified and discussed as distraction effects.
Implications:
- These findings highlight the diagnostic potential of ultrasonic TMJ recordings for identifying occlusal interferences.
- Understanding these distraction effects can inform treatment strategies for TMDs related to occlusal imbalances.