title: Spring-bite: a new device for jaw motion rehabilitation. A case report.
abstract: The present paper describes the design features, potential indications and a clinical application of a newly designed device for jaw motion rehabilitation, the Spring-Bite. This device is characterized by a first class lever mechanism, which allows performing passive jaw motion rehabilitation at constant load without an active participation by the patient. Spring-Bite was developed for the management of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) hypomobility and its application may be much useful in the post-operatory phases of TMJ or orthognathic surgeries as well as in patients with reduced muscular force.
authors.affiliation: Viale XX Settembre 298, 54033 Marina di Carrara (MS), Italy. daniele.manfredini@tin.it.
authors.forename: Luca
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Guarda-Nardini
authors.forename: Gianmaria
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Concheri
authors.forename: Giuseppe
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ferronato
authors.forename: Daniele
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Manfredini
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008313:Malocclusion, Angle Class III / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D008410:Masticatory Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D016382:Orthodontic Appliance Design; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort; D016059:Range of Motion, Articular; D013705:Temporomandibular Joint Disorders / Q000150:complications / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D014313:Trismus / Q000534:rehabilitation; D055815:Young Adult