title: Mandibular displacement related to simulated loss of posterior occlusal support.
abstract: Mandibular displacement related to simulated loss of posterior occlusal support was investigated. Twenty-four volunteers with natural dentitions were selected. To change the posterior occlusal support, occlusal splints fitted to maxillary dental arches were cut in sequence from the most posterior to anterior. The more the absence of posterior occlusal support increased, the more both condylar displacements were increased (R: 0.97mm, L: 0.94mm). Moreover, subjects could be divided into two groups depending upon their condylar mobility following with reduced occlusal support. These results suggest that individual adaptability to the imbalanced occlusal condition should be always considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Interdisciplinary Dentistry, Matsumoto Dental University, Nagano, Japan. kiri@po.mdu.ac.jp
authors.forename: Takanao
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kirihara
authors.forename: Shuichiro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yamashita
authors.forename: Yoshimasa
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Igarashi
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000704:Analysis of Variance; D001732:Bite Force; D003198:Computer Simulation; D003766:Dental Occlusion; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008334:Mandible / Q000503:physiopathology*; D008335:Mandibular Condyle / Q000503:physiopathology; D008963:Molar / Q000503:physiopathology*; D010865:Pilot Projects