The effects of cusp and jaw morphology on the forces on teeth and the temporomandibular joint |
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| Authors: | T R KATONA |
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| Institution: | Department of Restorative Dentistry, Fairleigh S. Dickinson, Jr, College of Dental Medicine, Hackensack, NJ 07601. |
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| Abstract: | Basic principles of engineering mechanics are used to solve for force vectors in the masticatory system. It was found that incisor guidance/cusp angulation, crown heights and the anterior-posterior location of contact can significantly affect the magnitudes and/or directions of forces acting on contacting teeth and the temporomandibular joint. The results provide insight into the function of the jaws and the diagnosis and treatment of occlusion-related trauma. |
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