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Modjaw® device: Analysis of mandibular kinematics recorded for a group of asymptomatic subjects
Mathilde Bapelle1, Julien Dubromez1, Charles Savoldelli2,3
1Oral Rehabilitation Department, University Hospital Center of Nice, Université Côte d'Azur, Nice, France.
Objective:
To assess the repeatability and kinematic data of Modjaw® recordings from a group of asymptomatic patients.
Methods:
Modjaw® mandibular kinematic data were recorded for 22 asymptomatic volunteers (DC/TMD questionnaire). Sagittal (SCI at 3 and 5 mm) and transversal (TCI at 4 mm) condylar inclination values of the instantaneous center of rotation were measured over two recording sessions. The repeatability of recordings was determined from the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), which is based on a one-way random-effects ANOVA.
Results:
The repeatability of recordings was found to be good to excellent. The mean TCI in mediotrusion was 7.1° ± 5.1, and the mean SCI in protrusion was 51.07° ± 9.43.
Conclusion:
The Modjaw® device reliably records the patient's real hinge axis kinematics during functional mandibular movements. Data can be transferred with the patient's personal reference plane and digital casts to the CAD/CAM software.
