title: [Retrusive joint function and stability range of the mandible].
abstract: In CO the mandible possesses a retrusive function, although this is hardly visible to the naked eye. Yet this function is equal in importance with the protrusive function for the mechanical stability of the mandible in CO while muscular forces are acting. It is theoretically concluded and empirically demonstrated herein that any force, whose line of action is within a certain area of stability, acts to secure the mandible in CO. The limits and range of this area as well as its clinical implications are discussed.
authors: Physikalisches Institut der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen.
authors: H
authors: H
authors: Nägerl
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Kubein-Meesenburg
authors: J
authors: J
authors: Fanghänel
authors: A
authors: A
authors: Berndt
mesh_terms: D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003768:Dental Occlusion, Centric; D006801:Humans; D008334:Mandible / Q000502:physiology*; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013704:Temporomandibular Joint / Q000502:physiology*
vernacular_title: Retrusive Gelenkfunktion und Stabilitätsbereich der Mandibula.