TANAKA , Eiji

The correct characterisation of the articular disc of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is key to study the masticatory biomechanics. For the interval from extraction until testing, freezing is the most used preservation technique for biological tissues, but its influence on their behaviour is still unclear. An important error can be committed...

A precise characterization of the articular disc of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is essential to study the masticatory biomechanics. The disc is responsible for the load distribution over the articular surface and for absorbing impacts during mastication. The main objective of this work is to characterize the mechanical behaviour of the...