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Oral motor patterns and their relation to oral prostheses
The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
|May 1, 1982
Summary
Oral prostheses support differs based on type, with some using teeth and others relying on residual tissues. Understanding the masticatory system
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Dental Prosthetics
- Biomechanics
Background:
- Oral prostheses support mechanisms vary significantly.
- Support can be derived from natural teeth or residual oral tissues (mucosa, alveolar bone).
- Non-dental prosthetic support presents unique challenges and longitudinal changes for wearers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the biomechanical aspects of oral prostheses support.
- To explore the components of the masticatory system in relation to prosthetic support.
- To investigate the role of oral behavior in the masticatory system.
Main Methods:
- Literature review focusing on biomechanical interactions.
- Analysis of the masticatory system as a three-component interaction.
- Consideration of function/dysfunction adaptive responses and temporomandibular joints (TMJs).
Main Results:
- Prosthetic support mechanisms are diverse, involving teeth or residual tissues.
- Non-dental support shows progressive changes and wearer difficulties.
- The masticatory system involves function, adaptive responses, and TMJs.
Conclusions:
- Oral behavior is linked to the masticatory system's components.
- The precise role of oral behavior in prosthetic support requires further investigation.
- Understanding these biomechanical interactions is crucial for denture wearers.