European journal of oral sciencesHumansBiomechanical PhenomenaMandibleTemporomandibular JointMovement
Revisiting mandibular biomechanics: A tensegrity perspective on jaw motion axes and ligamentous control.
Yuko Shigeta, Eriko Ando, Tomoko Ikawa, Takuya Kihara, Shuji Shigemoto, Takumi Ogawa
Published: 202610.1111/eos.70049
Abstract
Temporomandibular biomechanics, the study of the mechanical interactions between the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), muscles, ligaments, and bone during jaw motion, is essential for understanding oral functions like mastication, speech, and swallowing…
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