title: Method for determining the physiologic equilibrium point of the mandible.
abstract: A method has been described for determining the location of the physiologic equilibrium point of the mandible. The clinical implications of this equilibrium point were discussed. Further studies relating the equilibrium point to different growth and development patterns, functional excursions, and radiographic studies were outlined.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003724:Dental Arch / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000502:physiology*; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000502:physiology*; D009119:Muscle Contraction; D012399:Rotation