Modelling of the forces acting on the human stomatognathic system during dynamic symmetric incisal biting of foodstuffs

A major stage in the preparation of a computational model of the human stomatognathic system is the determination of the values of the forces for the adopted loading configuration. In physiological conditions, food is a factor having a significant effect on the values of the loads acting on the stomatognathic system. Considering that the act of mastication is a complex process, this research undertook to determine the forces (bite forces, muscular forces and temporomandibular joint reaction forces) acting on the stomatognathic system during the dynamic symmetric incisal biting of selected foodstuffs.
Source: Journal of Biomechanics - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research