Publications by authors named "Sasin Sritara"
Association between the Temporomandibular Joint Morphology and Chewing Pattern.
Diagnostics (Basel)
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study explored the relationship between the structure of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and different chewing patterns while taking into account factors like skeletal morphology, age, sex, and symptoms of temporomandibular disorder (TMD).
- A total of 102 TMJs from 80 patients aged 16-40 were analyzed using advanced imaging and patient records, with linear regression analyses identifying correlations between TMJ morphology and chewing styles.
- Results showed that specific measurements of the mandibular condyle's shape were significantly linked to chewing patterns, indicating that TMJ morphology may influence both skeletal structure and chewing function.
Objective: The lateral pterygoid is vital in coordinating multidimensional jaw movements. Since a vector in three-dimensional (3D) space is defined by two 3D points, the role of the lateral pterygoid in 3D jaw movements is defined by its origin and insertion. Reportedly, the lateral pterygoid is inserted into not only the pterygoid fovea but also into the medial surface of the condylar process.
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