In vivo three-dimensional mandibular kinematics and functional point trajectories during temporomandibular activities using 3d fluoroscopy

To measure three-dimensional kinematics of the mandible and associated end-point trajectories and to quantify their relationships during temporomandibular joint activities using 3D fluoroscopy. A novel fluoroscopy-based 3D measurement method was used to measure motions of the mandible and the associ...

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Published in:Dento-maxillo-facial radiology 2021-02, Vol.50 (2), p.20190464-20190464
Main Authors: Chen, Chien-Chih, Lin, Cheng-Chung, Hsieh, Hong-Po, Fu, Yang-Chieh, Chen, Yunn-Jy, Lu, Tung-Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomechanical Phenomena
Fluoroscopy
Humans
Mandible - diagnostic imaging
Mandibular Condyle
Movement
Range of Motion, Articular
Temporomandibular Joint - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:To measure three-dimensional kinematics of the mandible and associated end-point trajectories and to quantify their relationships during temporomandibular joint activities using 3D fluoroscopy. A novel fluoroscopy-based 3D measurement method was used to measure motions of the mandible and the associated end points (i.e. incisors and lateral poles of both condyles) during open close, lateral gliding and protrusion-retraction movements in healthy young individuals. The contributions of each of the rotational and translational components of the mandible to the end-point trajectories were quantified through experiment-based computer simulations. The mandibular rotation was found to account for 91% of the maximal mouth-opening-capacity and 73% of the maximal lateral incisor movement, while the condylar translation contributed to 99% of the anterior protrusion distance. Incisor trajectories were nearly vertical within the first 60% of the maximal opening during the open-close movement. Similar condylar downward rotation paths but with bilaterally asymmetrical ranges were used to perform basic mandibular movements of different targeted TI trajectories in three dimensions, that is open-close, lateral-gliding and protrusion-retraction. Mandibular rotations contributed to the majority of the principal displacement components of the incisor, that is vertical during open-close and towards the working-side-during lateral-gliding, while mandibular translation contributed mainly to the forward movement of the incisor during protrusion-retraction. Owing to the anatomical constraints, the freedom of mandibular translation is limited and mainly in the anteroposterior direction, which is considered helpful for the control and stability of the TMJ during oral activities.
ISSN:0250-832X
1476-542X
DOI:10.1259/dmfr.20190464