title: Physics and the sounds produced by the temporomandibular joints. Part I.
abstract: In clinical dentistry, the sounds (clicking) and noises (grating) produced by the temporomandibular joints (TMJ) usually signify dysfunction or disease of the mandibular locomotor system. In an attempt to provide guidance to the general practitioner, this article discusses some pertinent parameters defining the physics of airborne and solid-borne vibrations.
authors.affiliation: Marquette University, School of Dentistry, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
authors.forename: L V
authors.initials: LV
authors.lastname: Christensen
mesh_terms: D055592:Biophysical Phenomena; D001703:Biophysics; D006801:Humans; D011312:Pressure; D013016:Sound; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000502:physiology*; D014732:Vibration