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She Y, Sun Y, Jiang N. The mechanics of tissue-engineered temporomandibular joint discs: Current status and prospects for enhancement. J Biomater Appl 2024; 39:269-287. [PMID: 39023922 DOI: 10.1177/08853282241265059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc is an essential protective but vulnerable fibrocartilage. Their high mechanical strength is vital in absorbing loads, reducing friction, and protecting the condylar surface. Many diseases can lead to the destruction or degeneration of the mechanical function of the TMJ disc. Unfortunately, conservative treatment is ineffective in restoring the defective mechanical properties of the discs. Tissue engineering has been investigated as a promising alternative treatment approach to approximate the properties of native tissue. However, it is difficult for tissue-engineered discs to obtain sufficient mechanical properties. Several approaches have been proposed to improve the mechanical properties of tissue-engineered constructs. In this review, we summarized the mechanical properties of native TMJ discs and discussed the current mechanical testing methods. We then summarized the current advances in improving the mechanical properties of TMJ disc tissue-engineered constructs. Moreover, existing challenges and outbreak directions are discussed. This review assists future research in better understanding the mechanical properties of both native and tissue-engineered TMJ discs. It provides new insights into future mechanical property enhancement for TMJ disc tissue engineering.
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- Yilin She
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease, and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Teng H, Shu J, Ma H, Shao B, Liu Z. Motion reconstruction and finite element analysis of the temporomandibular joint during swallowing in healthy adults. Med Eng Phys 2024; 130:104195. [PMID: 39160014 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2024.104195] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 06/08/2024] [Indexed: 08/21/2024]
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There is a close physiological connection between swallowing and the temporomandibular joint (TMJ). However, a shortage of quantitative research on the biomechanical behavior of the TMJ during swallowing exists. The purpose of this study was to reconstruct the movement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) based on in vivo experiment and analyze the biomechanical responses during swallowing in healthy adults to investigate the role of the TMJ in swallowing. Motion capture of swallowing, computed tomography (CT), and magnet resonance images (MRI) were performed on six healthy subjects. The movements of the TMJ during swallowing were reconstructed from the motion capture data. The three-dimensional finite element model was constructed. The dynamic finite element analysis of the swallowing process was performed based on the motion data. The range of condylar displacement was within 1 mm in all subjects. The left and right condyle movements were asymmetrical in two-thirds of the subjects. The peak stresses of the discs were relatively low, with a maximum of 0.11 MPa. During swallowing, the condylar displacement showed two trends: slow retraction and slow extension. The tendency to extend could lead to a gradual increase in stress on the disc.
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- Haidong Teng
- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
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- Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China; Basic Mechanics Lab, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China; Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China.
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Li A, Chong DYR, Shao B, Liu Z. An Improved Finite Element Model of Temporomandibular Joint in Maxillofacial System: Experimental Validation. Ann Biomed Eng 2024; 52:1908-1917. [PMID: 36689028 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-022-03124-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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Finite element (FE) analysis has become a popular method of exploring the biomechanical characteristics of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). However, the FE model should be improved and its reliability should be verified further. This study developed a complete maxillofacial model by cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The integrity and physiological environment of TMJ were considered. Then the FE model and corresponding 3D printed model were developed and loaded under the same conditions. The strains on the mandible and upper surface of the left articular disc were measured on the experimental model and compared with the FE model. The differences of the strains on the mandible were less than 6%. The strain distributions on the disc were also approximate between the experimental and simulated results. It indicated that the strains calculated from the improved FE model were reliable on the mandible and inside the TMJ.
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- Annan Li
- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- Yinbin Institute of Industrial Technology/Sichuan University Yinbin Park, Yinbin, 644600, China
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- Engineering Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Dover, 138683, Singapore
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- Yinbin Institute of Industrial Technology/Sichuan University Yinbin Park, Yinbin, 644600, China.
- Basic Mechanics Lab, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610211, China.
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China.
- Yinbin Institute of Industrial Technology/Sichuan University Yinbin Park, Yinbin, 644600, China.
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Zheng C, Shu J, Shao B, Liu Z. Temporomandibular joint stress analysis of patients with different mandibular deformities during unilateral molar occlusion. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2024:1-8. [PMID: 38832975 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2024.2361778] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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Mandibular prognathism, retrusion and deviation are common mandibular deformities. They can lead to functional and aesthetic problems due to their important role in the oral system. Different from other occlusions, unilateral molar occlusion often occurs during mastication, which has a deep impact on the functions of temporomandibular joints (TMJs). Therefore, the study of unilateral molar occlusion is of great importance and significance to the daily life of patients with mandibular deformities. A total of 35 individuals were involved in this study, including 11 asymptomatic subjects, 10 patients with mandibular prognathism, 5 patients with mandibular retrusion and 9 patients with mandibular deviation. Finite element (FE) models corresponding to the unilateral molar occlusion were constructed. During unilateral molar occlusion, mandibular deformity increases the pressure on the condyle and articular disc. Compared with mandibular protrusion or retraction, facial asymmetry will significantly increase the stress of TMJ. Chewing on the non-deviated side also will lead to higher stress in the TMJ of patients with mandibular deviation. Therefore, patients with mandibular deviation have the highest risk of temporomandibular disorder (TMD), and it is recommended that patients with mandibular deviation chew bilaterally or with the deviated side.
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- Chongke Zheng
- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
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- Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
- Basic Mechanics Lab, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
- Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Yibin, China
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Aftabi H, Sagl B, Lloyd JE, Prisman E, Hodgson A, Fels S. To what extent can mastication functionality be restored following mandibular reconstruction surgery? A computer modeling approach. COMPUTER METHODS AND PROGRAMS IN BIOMEDICINE 2024; 250:108174. [PMID: 38640839 DOI: 10.1016/j.cmpb.2024.108174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2023] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024]
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STATEMENT OF PROBLEM Advanced cases of head and neck cancer involving the mandible often require surgical removal of diseased sections and subsequent replacement with donor bone. During the procedure, the surgeon must make decisions regarding which bones or tissues to resect. This requires balancing tradeoffs related to issues such as surgical access and post-operative function; however, the latter is often difficult to predict, especially given that long-term functionality also depends on the impact of post-operative rehabilitation programs. PURPOSE To assist in surgical decision-making, we present an approach for estimating the effects of reconstruction on key aspects of post-operative mandible function. MATERIAL AND METHODS We develop dynamic biomechanical models of the reconstructed mandible considering different defect types and validate them using literature data. We use these models to estimate the degree of functionality that might be achieved following post-operative rehabilitation. RESULTS We find significant potential for restoring mandibular functionality, even in cases involving large defects. This entails an average trajectory error below 2 mm, bite force comparable to a healthy individual, improved condyle mobility, and a muscle activation change capped at a maximum of 20%. CONCLUSION These results suggest significant potential for adaptability in the masticatory system and improved post-operative rehabilitation, leading to greater restoration of jaw function.
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- Hamidreza Aftabi
- Department of ECE, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4, BC, Canada.
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- Center for Clinical Research, University Clinic of Dentistry, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, 1090, Austria
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- Department of ECE, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4, BC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of British Columbia, Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre, Vancouver, V5Z 1M9, BC, Canada
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4, BC, Canada
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- Department of ECE, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, V6T 1Z4, BC, Canada
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Li A, Shao B, Chong DYR, Liu Z. The influence of maxillary incisor angles on the stress distributions of temporomandibular joints under incisal biting. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2023; 39:e3702. [PMID: 36987734 DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2022] [Revised: 12/13/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The incisal biting was one of the most regular jaw activities. The direction of bite force on the incisor tip and the mandible position were relevant to the incisor angle as biting. This study was carried out to explore the influence on the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) caused by the incisor angle. METHODS Twenty individuals belonging to three incisor subtypes of the buccal type were recruited. In addition, the 3D models including the maxillary, mandible and discs were established based on their cone-beam computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging scannings. Then, the mandibular ligaments and the discal attachments were simulated in the finite element models to analyze the stress distributions of the TMJs under incisal biting. RESULTS The TMJ stresses of subtype I showed normal range and distribution. The stresses of the intermediate temporal bone tended to increase in subtype II. The intermediate and posterior bands of the discs sustained greater tensile stresses in subtype III. CONCLUSIONS Abnormal stress distributions are harmful to TMJs, so the incisor cusp was not suggested to incline to the palatal side too much.
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- Annan Li
- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology/Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China
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- Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology/Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China
- Basic Mechanics Lab, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610211, China
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- Engineering Cluster, Singapore Institute of Technology, Singapore, 138683, Singapore
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610065, China
- Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology/Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, 644600, China
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Ortún-Terrazas J, Cegoñino J, Pérez Del Palomar A. In silico approach towards neuro-occlusal rehabilitation for the early correction of asymmetrical development in a unilateral crossbite patient. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL FOR NUMERICAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING 2023; 39:e3688. [PMID: 36726272 DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2021] [Revised: 01/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/29/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Neuro-occlusal rehabilitation (N.O.R.) is a discipline of the stomatognathic medicine that defends early treatments of functional malocclusions, such as unilateral crossbite, for the correction of craniofacial development, avoiding surgical procedures later in life. Nevertheless, N.O.R.'s advances have not been proved analytically yet due to the difficulties of evaluate the mechanical response after the treatment. This study aims to evaluate computationally the effect of N.O.R.'s treatments during childhood. Therefore, bilateral chewing and maximum intercuspation occlusion were modelled through a detailed finite element model of a paediatric craniofacial complex, before and after different selective grinding-alternatives. This model was subjected to the muscular forces derived from a musculoskeletal model and was validated by the occlusal contacts recorded experimentally. This approach yielded errors below 2% and reproduced successfully the occlusal, muscular, functional and mechanical imbalance before the therapies. Treatment strategies balanced the occlusal plane and reduced the periodontal overpressure (>4.7 kPa) and the mandibular over deformation (>0.002 ε) on the crossed side. Based on the principles of the mechanostat theory of bone remodelling and the pressure-tension theory of tooth movement, these findings could also demonstrate how N.O.R.'s treatments correct the malocclusion and the asymmetrical development of the craniofacial complex. Besides, N.O.R.'s treatments slightly modified the stress state and functions of the temporomandibular joints, facilitating the chewing by the unaccustomed side. These findings provide important biomechanical insights into the use of N.O.R.'s treatments for the correction of unilateral crossbite, but also encourage the application of computing methods in biomedical research and clinical practise.
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- Javier Ortún-Terrazas
- Escuela Superior de Ingeniería y Tecnología (ESIT), Universidad Internacional de La Rioja (UNIR), Logroño, La Rioja, Spain
- Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITAINNOVA), Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Instituto Tecnológico de Aragón (ITAINNOVA), Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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She Y, Tang S, Zhu Z, Sun Y, Deng W, Wang S, Jiang N. Comparison of temporomandibular joint disc, meniscus, and intervertebral disc in fundamental characteristics and tissue engineering. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2023; 111:717-729. [PMID: 36221912 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.35178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc, meniscus and intervertebral disc (IVD) are three fibrocartilage discs, which play critical roles in our daily life. Their degeneration contributes to diseases such as TMJ disorders, osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease, affecting patients' quality of life and causing substantial morbidity and mortality. Interestingly, similar in some aspects of fundamental characteristics, they exhibit differences in other aspects such as biomechanical properties. Highlighting these similarities and differences can not only benefit a comprehensive understanding of them and their pathology but also assist in future research of tissue engineering. Likewise, comparing their tissue engineering in cell sources, scaffold and stimuli can guide imitation and improvement of their engineered discs. However, the anatomical structure, function, and biomechanical characteristics of the IVD, TMJ, and Meniscus have not been compared in any meaningful depth needed to advance current tissue engineering research on these joints, resulting in incomplete understanding of them and their pathology and ultimately limiting future research of tissue engineering. This review, for the first time, comprehensively compares three fibrocartilage discs in those aspects to cast light on their similarities and differences.
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- Yilin She
- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- West China Medical School, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- College of Life Sciences, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases and National Clinical Research Center for Oral Disease and West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Zhu C, Li R, Yuan L, Zheng Y, Jin Y, Li H, Liu C, Xia L, Fang B. Effects of the advanced mandibular spring on mandibular retrognathia treatment: a three-dimensional finite element study. BMC Oral Health 2022; 22:271. [PMID: 35790937 PMCID: PMC9254520 DOI: 10.1186/s12903-022-02308-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/08/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The Advanced Mandibular Spring (AMS) was newly developed as a dentofacial orthopedic appliance in conjunctive use of clear aligners to treat Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrognathia in adolescents. This study aimed to launch a biomechanical assessment and evaluate whether the stress patterns generated by AMS promote mandibular growth. Methods A three-dimensional finite element model was constructed using images of CBCT and spiral CT. The model consisted of craniomaxillofacial bones, articular discs, retrodiscal elastic stratum, masticatory muscle, teeth, periodontal ligament, aligner and AMS. Mechanical effects were analyzed in three types of models: mandibular postural position, mandibular advancement with AMS, and mandibular advancement with only muscular force. Results The stress generated by AMS was distributed to all teeth and periodontal ligament, pushing mandibular teeth forward and maxillary teeth backward. In the temporomandibular joint area, the pressure in the superior and posterior aspects of the condyle was reduced, which conformed to the stress pattern promoting condylar and mandibular growth. Stress distribution became even in the anterior aspect of the condyle and the articular disc. Significant tensile stress was generated in the posterior aspect of the glenoid fossa, which conformed to the stress pattern stimulating the remodeling of the fossa. Conclusions AMS created a favorable biomechanical environment for treating mandibular retrognathia in adolescents. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-022-02308-w.
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Tappert L, Dusfour G, Baldit A, Le Floc’H S, Lipinski P. Experimental study of eigenstrains in temporomandibular joint discs using digital image analysis. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 134:105395. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2022] [Revised: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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Hill CN, Coombs MC, Cisewski SE, Durham EL, Bonthius DJ, Gardner GM, Lopez EC, Wilson MB, Cray JJ, Yao H. Structure-function relationships of TMJ lateral capsule-ligament complex. J Biomech 2022; 130:110889. [PMID: 34871896 PMCID: PMC8724391 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2021.110889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2021] [Revised: 11/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/25/2021] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The human temporomandibular joint (TMJ) lateral capsule ligament (LCL) complex is debated as a fibrous capsule with distinct ligaments or ligamentous thickening, necessitating further evaluation of the complex and its role in TMJ anatomy and mechanics. This study explores the ultrastructural arrangement, biomechanical tensile properties, and biochemical composition of the human LCL complex including region-specific differences to explore the presence of a distinct temporomandibular ligament and sex-specific differences to inform evaluations of potential etiological mechanisms. LCL complex ultrastructural arrangement, biomechanical properties, and biochemical composition were determined using cadaveric samples. Statistical modeling assessed sex- and region-specific effects on LCL complex tissue properties. Collagen fiber coherency, collagen fiber bundle size, and elastin fiber count did not differ between sexes, but females trended higher in elastin fiber count. LCL complex water and sGAG content did not differ between sexes or regions, but collagen content was higher in the anterior region (311.0 ± 185.6 μg/mg) compared to the posterior region (221.0 ± 124.9 μg/mg) (p = 0.045) across sexes and in males (339.6 ± 170.6 μg/mg) compared to females (204.5 ± 130.7 μg/mg) (p = 0.006) across regions. Anterior failure stress (1.1 ± 0.7 MPa) was larger than posterior failure stress (0.6 ± 0.4 MPa) (p = 0.024). Regional differences confirm the presence of a mechanically and compositionally distinct temporomandibular ligament. Baseline sex-specific differences are critical for etiological investigations of sex disparities in TMJ disorders. These results have important biomechanical and clinical ramifications, providing critical baseline tissue material properties, informing the development of TMJ musculoskeletal models, and identifying new areas for etiologic investigations for temporomandibular disorders.
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- Cherice N. Hill
- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC,Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC,Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
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- Department of Biomedical Education and Anatomy, College of Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH,Division of Biosciences, College of Dentistry, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
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- Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC,Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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McKay RM, Vapniarsky N, Hatcher D, Carr N, Chen S, Verstraete FJM, Cissell DD, Arzi B. The Diagnostic Yield of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography for Degenerative Changes of the Temporomandibular Joint in Dogs. Front Vet Sci 2021; 8:720641. [PMID: 34422949 PMCID: PMC8371634 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2021.720641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Degenerative changes of the temporomandibular joint (DTMJ) may be diagnosed via cone - beam computed tomography (CBCT). However, despite advancement in CBCT imaging, correlation of DTMJ features identified on CBCT with gross and histological findings is currently limited. This study aimed to correlate CBCT findings of DTMJ of dogs with gross and histopathologic changes. Temporomandibular joints (TMJ) (n = 38) from fresh cadaver heads of asymptomatic dogs (n = 19) were examined radiologically, macroscopically, and microscopically. Association of CBCT - detected DTMJ changes with gross and histological findings were statistically evaluated via kappa statistics and ordinal logistic mixed-effects models. The radiological changes observed on CBCT included joint space narrowing, subchondral/cortical bone changes (i.e., erosions or lysis), osteophytes, and subchondral bone sclerosis. Upon macroscopic evaluation, the majority of examined specimens had mild changes with cartilage defects and osteophytes affecting <10% of the total articular surface area. Histopathologic changes comprised splitting and degeneration of the fibrous cartilage layers, subchondral bone exposure, subchondral bone sclerosis, focal subchondral bone lysis, and occasional cell death. Subchondral sclerosis was the most prevalent finding radiologically and histologically with a fair to excellent agreement. Importantly, the more severe the TMJ degenerative changes, the higher the agreement between CBCT and histology. Based on the correlative results of statistical analysis, CBCT was found to be a suitable modality to evaluate DTMJ.
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- Rachel Marie McKay
- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Animal Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Division of Biostatistics, Department of Public Health Sciences, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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- Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, Davis, CA, United States
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Luo H, Shu J, Liu Z. Biomechanical effects of high acceleration on the temporomandibular joint. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2021; 25:333-341. [PMID: 34310250 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2021.1955105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The symptoms of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are easily developed in pilots after long flights, such as joint pain, anterior displacement disc and so on. Related studies have suggested that abnormal high acceleration would cause temporomandibular joint (TMJ) lesions. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to analyze the biomechanical effects of high acceleration on the TMJs. The 3D models of the maxilla, mandible, articular disc were generated by Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of a healthy volunteer without any TMD symptoms. Then, the loads were added according to the various operating conditions of the aircraft. The maximum tensile stress, occurred in the anterior band of the discs, exceeded the failure stress. Compared with the low acceleration, the contact stresses between the discs and the articular cartilages were much greater under the high acceleration. High acceleration had a negative impact on the stress distributions of the articular discs and cartilages and easily led to TMJ damage. Lateral acceleration will cause asymmetric stress distribution of the TMJs.
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- Haotian Luo
- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, China
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- Key Lab for Biomechanical Engineering of Sichuan Province, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Yibin Institute of Industrial Technology, Sichuan University Yibin Park, Yibin, China
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Li W, Trbojevic S, Almarza AJ. Comparison of the Trueness of Fits of the Biphasic Transverse Isotropic and Kelvin Models to the Tensile Behavior of Temporomandibular Joint Disc. J Biomech Eng 2021; 143:064501. [PMID: 33537697 PMCID: PMC8086185 DOI: 10.1115/1.4050033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 01/20/2021] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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This technical brief explores the validity and trueness of fit for using the transverse isotropic biphasic and Kelvin models (first and second order generalized) for characterization of the viscoelastic tensile properties of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) discs from pigs and goats at a strain rate of 10 mm/min. We performed incremental stress-relaxation tests from 0 to 12% strain, in 4% strain steps on pig TMJ disc samples. In addition, to compare the outcomes of these models between species, we also performed a single-step stress-relaxation test of 10% strain. The transverse isotropic biphasic model yielded reliable fits in reference to the least root mean squared error method only at low strain, while the Kelvin models yielded good fits at both low and high strain, with the second order generalized Kelvin model yielding the best fit. When comparing pig to goat TMJ disc in 10% strain stress-relaxation test, unlike the other two Kelvin models, the transverse isotropic model did not fit well for this larger step. In conclusion, the second order Kelvin model showed the best fits to the experimental data of both species. The transverse isotropic biphasic model did not fit well with the experimental data, although better at low strain, suggesting that the assumption of water flow only applies while uncrimping the collagen fibers. Thus, it is likely that the permeability from the biphasic model is not truly representative, and other biphasic models, such as the poroviscoelastic model, would likely yield more meaningful outputs and should be explored in future works.
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- Wuyang Li
- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; Center of Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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- Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; Center of Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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- Department of Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; Center of Craniofacial Regeneration, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; Department of Bioengineering, Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261; McGowan Institute of Regenerative Medicine, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15261
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Ortún-Terrazas J, Cegoñino J, Pérez Del Palomar A. Biomechanical impact of the porous-fibrous tissue behaviour in the temporomandibular joint movements. An in silico approach. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2021; 120:104542. [PMID: 33962235 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2021.104542] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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The movement of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a function of its complex geometry and its interaction with the surrounding soft tissues. Owing to an increase in the prevalence of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs), many computational studies have attempted to characterize its biomechanical behaviour in the last 2 decades. However, most such studies are based on a single computational model that markedly simplifies the complex geometry and mechanical properties of the TMJ's soft tissues. The present study aims to computationally evaluate in a wider sample the importance of considering their complex anatomy and behaviour for simulating both damping and motion responses of this joint. Hence, 6 finite element models of healthy volunteers' TMJ were developed and subjected to both conditions in two different behavioural scenarios. In one, the soft tissues' behaviour was modelled by considering the porous-fibrous properties, whereas in the other case they were simplified assuming isotropic-hyperelastic response, as had been traditionally considered. The damping analysis, which mimic the conditions of an experimental test of the literature, consisted of applying two different compressive loads to the jaw. The motion analysis evaluated the condylar path during the mandible centric depression by the action of muscular forces. From the results of both analyses, the contact pressures, intra-articular fluid pressure, path features, and stress/strain values were compared using the porous-fibrous and isotropic-hyperelastic models. Besides the great differences observed between patients due patient-specific morphology, the porous-fibrous approach yielded results closer to the reference experimental values and to the outcomes of other computational studies of the literature. Our findings underscore, therefore, the importance of considering realistic joint geometries and porous-fibrous contribution in the computational modelling of the TMJ, but also in the design of further joint replacements or in the development of new biomaterials for this joint.
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- Javier Ortún-Terrazas
- Group of Biomaterials, Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain.
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- Group of Biomaterials, Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Group of Biomaterials, Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Labus KM, Kuiper JP, Rawlinson J, Puttlitz CM. Mechanical characterization and viscoelastic model of the ovine temporomandibular joint Disc in indentation, uniaxial tension, and biaxial tension. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 116:104300. [PMID: 33454627 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 12/10/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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There have been recent investigations into developing disc replacements and regenerative medicine to treat internal derangements of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc. Previous attempts at disc replacements have faced challenges related in part to a limited understanding of the TMJ's complex mechanical environment. The purpose of this study was to characterize the mechanical behavior of the ovine TMJ disc and to derive viscoelastic constitutive models from the experimental data. Fresh ovine TMJ discs were tested in indentation stress-relaxation tests on the inferior surface, uniaxial tension tests to failure, and dynamic biaxial tensile tests. Results showed an order of magnitude stiffer behavior in tension in the anteroposterior (primary fiber) direction compared to the mediolateral direction. The stiffness in tension was much greater than in compression. Regional comparisons showed greater elastic moduli in indentation in the posterior and anterior bands compared to the central region. A hyper-viscoelastic constitutive model captured the dynamic stress-stretch behavior in both indentation and biaxial tension with good agreement. These data will support ongoing and future computational modeling of local TMJ mechanics, aid in biomaterials identification, and ultimately enhance development of implant designs for TMJ disc replacement.
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- Kevin M Labus
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W. Lake St.Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W. Lake St.Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1678 Campus Delivery, 200 W. Lake St.Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1374 Campus Delivery, 200 W. Lake St.Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA; Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University, 1678 Campus Delivery, 200 W. Lake St.Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA; School of Biomedical Engineering, Colorado State University, 1376 Campus Delivery, 200 W. Lake St.Fort Collins, CO, 80523, USA.
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Barrientos E, Pelayo F, Tanaka E, Lamela-Rey MJ, Fernández-Canteli A, de Vicente JC. Effects of loading direction in prolonged clenching on stress distribution in the temporomandibular joint. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2020; 112:104029. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2020.104029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 08/03/2020] [Accepted: 08/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Fixation Methods for Mandibular Advancement and Their Effects on Temporomandibular Joint: A Finite Element Analysis Study. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2020; 2020:2810763. [PMID: 32185199 PMCID: PMC7060428 DOI: 10.1155/2020/2810763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2019] [Revised: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 01/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Objectives Bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) is a common surgical procedure to correct dentofacial deformities that involve the mandible. Usually bicortical bone fixation screw or miniplates with monocortical bone fixation screw were used to gain stability after BSSO. On the other hand, the use of resorbable screw materials had been reported. In this study, our aim is to determine first stress distribution values at the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and second displacement amounts of each mandibular bone segment. Methods A three-dimensional virtual mesh model of the mandible was constructed. Then, BSSO with 9 mm advancement was simulated using the finite element model (FEM). Fixation between each mandibular segment was also virtually performed using seven different combinations of fixation materials, as follows: miniplate only (M), miniplate and a titanium bicortical bone fixation screw (H), miniplate and a resorbable bicortical bone fixation screw (HR), 3 L-shaped titanium bicortical bone fixation screws (L), 3 L-shaped resorbable bicortical bone fixation screws (LR), 3 inverted L-shaped titanium bicortical bone fixation screws (IL), and 3 inverted L-shaped resorbable bicortical bone fixation screws (ILR). Results At 9 mm advancement, the biggest stress values at the anterior area TMJ was seen at M fixation and LR fixation at posterior TMJ. The minimum stress values on anterior TMJ were seen at L fixation and M fixation at posterior TMJ. Minimum displacement was seen in IL method. It was followed by L, H, HR, M, ILR, and LR, respectively. Conclusion According to our results, bicortical screw fixation was associated with more stress on the condyle. In terms of total stress value, especially LR and ILR lead to higher amounts.
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Ortún-Terrazas J, Cegoñino J, Pérez Del Palomar A. Computational characterization of the porous-fibrous behavior of the soft tissues in the temporomandibular joint. J Biomed Mater Res B Appl Biomater 2020; 108:2204-2217. [PMID: 31951102 PMCID: PMC7216964 DOI: 10.1002/jbm.b.34558] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 11/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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The prevalence and severity of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders have led to growing research interest in the development of new biomaterials and medical devices for TMJ implant designs. In computational designs, however, the time and stretch direction dependences of the TMJ soft tissues behavior are not considered and they are frequently based on measurements taken from non‐human species or from joints that differ markedly from the human TMJ. The aim of this study was to accurately characterize the porous‐fibrous properties of the TMJ soft tissues by simulating previously published experimental tests, to assist professionals in the design of new TMJ implants. To that end, material parameters were determined assuming a uniform fiber orientation throughout the entire sample. This assumption was then tested by comparing these results with those of considering multiple regions and distinct fiber orientations in each sample. Our findings validated the use of a transversely isotropic hyperelastic material model to characterize the direction dependent behavior of TMJ soft tissues and its combination with porous hyperfoam material models to mimic the compressive response of the TMJ disc. In conclusion, constitutive model proposed accurately reproduce the mechanical response of the TMJ soft tissues at different strain rates and stretch directions.
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- Javier Ortún-Terrazas
- Group of Biomaterials, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Group of Biomaterials, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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- Group of Biomaterials, Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), University of Zaragoza, Zaragoza, Spain
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Estrogen signaling impacts temporomandibular joint and periodontal disease pathology. Odontology 2019; 108:153-165. [PMID: 31270648 DOI: 10.1007/s10266-019-00439-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Women experience a higher incidence of oral diseases including periodontal diseases and temporomandibular joint disease (TMD) implicating the role of estrogen signaling in disease pathology. Fluctuating levels of estrogen during childbearing age potentiates facial pain, high estrogen levels during pregnancy promote gingivitis, and low levels of estrogen during menopause predisposes the TMJ to degeneration and increases alveolar bone loss. In this review, an overview of estrogen signaling pathways in vitro and in vivo that regulate pregnancy-related gingivitis, TMJ homeostasis, and alveolar bone remodeling is provided. Deciphering the specific estrogen signaling pathways for individual oral diseases is crucial for potential new drug therapies to promote and maintain healthy tissue.
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Coombs MC, She X, Brown TR, Slate EH, Lee JS, Yao H. Temporomandibular Joint Condyle-Disc Morphometric Sexual Dimorphisms Independent of Skull Scaling. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2019; 77:2245-2257. [PMID: 31125537 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2019.04.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2018] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE Approximately 2 to 4% of the US population have been estimated to seek treatment for temporomandibular symptoms, predominately women. The study purpose was to determine whether sex-specific differences in temporomandibular morphometry result from scaling with sex differences in skull size and shape or intrinsic sex-specific differences. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 22 (11 male [aged 74.5 ± 9.1 years]; 11 female [aged 73.6 ± 12.8 years]) human cadaveric heads with no history of temporomandibular disc derangement underwent cone beam computed tomography and high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging scanning to determine 3-dimensional cephalometric parameters and temporomandibular morphometric outcomes. Regression models between morphometric outcomes and cephalometric parameters were developed, and intrinsic sex-specific differences in temporomandibular morphometry normalized by cephalometric parameters were determined. Subject-specific finite element (FE) models of the extreme male and extreme female conditions were developed to predict variations in articular disc stress-strain under the same joint loading. RESULTS In some cases, sex differences in temporomandibular morphometric parameters could be explained by linear scaling with skull size and shape; however, scaling alone could not fully account for some differences between sexes, indicating intrinsic sex-specific differences. The intrinsic sex-specific differences in temporomandibular morphometry included an increased condylar medial length and mediolateral disc lengths in men and a longer anteroposterior disc length in women. Considering the extreme male and female temporomandibular morphometry observed in the present study, subject-specific FE models resulted in sex differences, with the extreme male joint having a broadly distributed stress field and peak stress of 5.28 MPa. The extreme female joint had a concentrated stress field and peak stress of 7.37 MPa. CONCLUSIONS Intrinsic sex-specific differences independent of scaling with donor skull size were identified in temporomandibular morphometry. Understanding intrinsic sex-specific morphometric differences is critical to determining the temporomandibular biomechanics given the effect of anatomy on joint contact mechanics and stress-strain distributions and requires further study as one potential factor for the increased predisposition of women to temporomandibular disc derangement.
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- Matthew C Coombs
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC; and Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Graduate Assistant, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
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- Professor, Center for Biomedical Imaging, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Professor, Department of Statistics, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL
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- Clinical Director, National Institutes of Health National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, Bethesda, MD
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- Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC; and Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
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Guerrero Cota JM, Leale DM, Arzi B, Cissell DD. Regional and disease-related differences in properties of the equine temporomandibular joint disc. J Biomech 2019; 82:54-61. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2018.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2018] [Revised: 10/15/2018] [Accepted: 10/17/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Coombs MC, Bonthius DJ, Nie X, Lecholop MK, Steed MB, Yao H. Effect of Measurement Technique on TMJ Mandibular Condyle and Articular Disc Morphometry: CBCT, MRI, and Physical Measurements. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2018; 77:42-53. [PMID: 30076808 DOI: 10.1016/j.joms.2018.06.175] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE Accurate description of the temporomandibular size and shape (morphometry) is critical for clinical diagnosis and surgical planning and the design and development of regenerative scaffolds and prosthetic devices and to model the temporomandibular loading environment. The study objective was to determine the 3-dimensional morphometry of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) condyle and articular disc using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and physical measurements of the same joints using a repeated measures design and to determine the effect of the measurement technique on temporomandibular size and shape. MATERIALS AND METHODS Human cadaveric heads underwent a multistep protocol to acquire physiologically meaningful measurements of the condyle and disc. The heads first underwent CBCT scanning, and solid models were automatically generated. The superficial soft tissues were dissected, and intact TMJs were excised and underwent MRI scanning, with solid models generated after manual segmentation. After MRI, the intact joints were dissected, and physical measurements of the condyle and articular disc were performed. The CBCT-based model measurements, MRI-based model measurements, and physical measurements were standardized, and a repeated measures study design was used to determine the effect of the measurement technique on the morphometric parameters. RESULTS Multivariate general linear mixed effects models showed significant effects for measurement technique for condylar morphometric outcomes (P < .001) and articular disc morphometric outcomes (P < .001). The physical measurements after dissection were larger than either the CBCT-based or MRI-based measurements. Differences in imaging-based morphometric parameters followed a complex relationship between imaging modality resolution and contrast between tissue types. CONCLUSIONS Physical measurements after dissection are still considered the reference standard. However, owing to their inaccessibility in vivo, understanding how the imaging technique affects the temporomandibular size and shape is critical toward the development of high-fidelity solid models to be used in the design and development of regenerative scaffolds, surgical planning, prosthetic devices, and anatomic investigations.
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- Matthew C Coombs
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC; and Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- MD/PhD Student, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
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- Research Associate, Center for Biomedical Imaging, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Assistant Professor, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Professor and Department Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Professor, Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC; and Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
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Gutman S, Kim D, Tarafder S, Velez S, Jeong J, Lee CH. Regionally variant collagen alignment correlates with viscoelastic properties of the disc of the human temporomandibular joint. Arch Oral Biol 2017; 86:1-6. [PMID: 29128675 DOI: 10.1016/j.archoralbio.2017.11.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the regionally variant quality of collagen alignment in human TMJ discs and its statistical correlation with viscoelastic properties. DESIGN For quantitative analysis of the quality of collagen alignment, horizontal sections of human TMJ discs with Pricrosirius Red staining were imaged under circularly polarized microscopy. Mean angle and angular deviation of collagen fibers in each region were analyzed using a well-established automated image-processing for angular gradient. Instantaneous and relaxation moduli of each disc region were measured under stress-relaxation test both in tensile and compression. Then Spearman correlation analysis was performed between the angular deviation and the moduli. To understand the effect of glycosaminoglycans on the correlation, TMJ disc samples were treated by chondroitinase ABC (C-ABC). RESULTS Our imaging processing analysis showed the region-variant direction of collagen alignment, consistently with previous findings. Interestingly, the quality of collagen alignment, not only the directions, was significantly different in between the regions. The angular deviation of fiber alignment in the anterior and intermediate regions were significantly smaller than the posterior region. Medial and lateral regions showed significantly bigger angular deviation than all the other regions. The regionally variant angular deviation values showed statistically significant correlation with the tensile instantaneous modulus and the relaxation modulus, partially dependent on C-ABC treatment. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest the region-variant degree of collagen fiber alignment is likely attributed to the heterogeneous viscoelastic properties of TMJ disc that may have significant implications in development of regenerative therapy for TMJ disc.
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- Shawn Gutman
- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Section for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, 630 W. 168 St. - VC12-230, New York, NY 10032, United States
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- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Section for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, 630 W. 168 St. - VC12-230, New York, NY 10032, United States
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- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Section for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, 630 W. 168 St. - VC12-230, New York, NY 10032, United States
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- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Section for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, 630 W. 168 St. - VC12-230, New York, NY 10032, United States
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- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Section for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, 630 W. 168 St. - VC12-230, New York, NY 10032, United States
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- Regenerative Engineering Laboratory, Section for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, College of Dental Medicine, Columbia University, 630 W. 168 St. - VC12-230, New York, NY 10032, United States.
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Biomechanical properties of murine TMJ articular disc and condyle cartilage via AFM-nanoindentation. J Biomech 2017; 60:134-141. [PMID: 28688538 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2017.06.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2017] [Revised: 06/15/2017] [Accepted: 06/16/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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This study aims to quantify the biomechanical properties of murine temporomandibular joint (TMJ) articular disc and condyle cartilage using AFM-nanoindentation. For skeletally mature, 3-month old mice, the surface of condyle cartilage was found to be significantly stiffer (306±84kPa, mean±95% CI) than those of the superior (85±23kPa) and inferior (45±12kPa) sides of the articular disc. On the disc surface, significant heterogeneity was also detected across multiple anatomical sites, with the posterior end being the stiffest and central region being the softest. Using SEM, this study also found that the surfaces of disc are composed of anteroposteriorly oriented collagen fibers, which are sporadically covered by thinner random fibrils. Such fibrous nature results in both an F-D3/2 indentation response, which is a typical Hertzian response for soft continuum tissue under a spherical tip, and a linear F-D response, which is typical for fibrous tissues, further signifying the high degree of tissue heterogeneity. In comparison, the surface of condyle cartilage is dominated by thinner, randomly oriented collagen fibrils, leading to Hertzian-dominated indentation responses. As the first biomechanical study of murine TMJ, this work will provide a basis for future investigations of TMJ tissue development and osteoarthritis in various murine TMJ models.
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Coombs MC, Petersen JM, Wright GJ, Lu SH, Damon BJ, Yao H. Structure-Function Relationships of Temporomandibular Retrodiscal Tissue. J Dent Res 2017; 96:647-653. [PMID: 28530471 DOI: 10.1177/0022034517696458] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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It is estimated that 2% to 4% of the US population will seek treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms, typically occurring with anterior disc displacement. The temporomandibular retrodiscal tissue (RDT) has been postulated to restrict pathologic disc displacement. To elucidate RDT function, understanding regional RDT biomechanics and ultrastructure is required. No prior biomechanical analysis has determined regional variations in RDT properties or associated biomechanical outcomes with regional variations in collagen and elastin organization. The purpose of this study was to determine direction- and region-dependent tensile biomechanical characteristics and regional fibrillar arrangement of porcine RDT. Incremental stress relaxation experiments were performed on 20 porcine RDT specimens, with strain increments from 5% to 50%, a ramp-strain rate of 2% per second, and relaxation periods of 2.5 min. Tensile characteristics were determined between temporal and condylar regions and anteroposterior and mediolateral directions. RDT preparations were imaged using second-harmonic generation (SHG) microscopy for both collagen and elastin. Young's modulus showed significant differences by region ( P < 0.001) and strain ( P < 0.001). Young's modulus was <1 MPa from 5% to 20% strain, before increasing from 20% to 50% strain to a maximum of 2.9 MPa. Young's modulus trended higher in the temporal region and mediolateral direction. Instantaneous and relaxed moduli showed no significant difference by region or direction. Collagen arrangement was most organized near the disc boundary, with disorganization increasing posteriorly. Elastin was present at the disc boundary and RDT mid-body. Porcine RDT demonstrated region- and strain-dependent variations in tensile moduli, associated with regional differences in collagen and elastin. The small tensile moduli suggest that the RDT is not resistive to pathologic disc displacement. Further biomechanical analysis of the RDT is required to fully define RDT functional roles. Understanding regional variations in tissue stiffness and ultrastructure for TMJ components is critical to understanding joint function and for the long-term goal of improving TMJ disorder treatment strategies.
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- M C Coombs
- 1 Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.,2 Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC, USA
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- 2 Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC, USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.,2 Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC, USA
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- 1 Department of Bioengineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC, USA.,2 Department of Oral Health Sciences, Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), Charleston, SC, USA
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