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Dynamic Properties of the Human Temporomandibular Joint Disc

Department of Functional Anatomy, m.beek{at}amc.uva.nl

M.P. Aarnts

Department of Dental Materials Science, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

J.H. Koolstra

Department of Functional Anatomy

A.J. Feilzer

Department of Dental Materials Science, Academic Center for Dentistry Amsterdam (ACTA), Meibergdreef 15, 1105 AZ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

T.M.G.J. Van Eijden

Department of Functional Anatomy

The cartilaginous intra-articular disc of the human temporomandibular joint shows clear anteroposterior variations in its morphology. However, anteroposterior variations in its tissue behavior have not been investigated thoroughly. To test the hypothesis that the mechanical properties of fresh human temporomandibular joint discs vary in anteroposterior direction, we performed dynamic indentation tests at three anteroposteriorly different locations. The disc showed strong viscoelastic behavior dependent on the amplitude and frequency of the indentation, the location, and time. The resistance against deformations and the shock absorbing capabilities were larger in the intermediate zone than in regions located more anteriorly and posteriorly. Because several studies have predicted that the intermediate zone is the predominantly loaded region of the disc, it can be concluded that the topological variations in its tissue behavior enable the disc to combine the functions of load distribution and shock absorption effectively.

Key Words: temporomandibular joint disc • dynamic properties • indentation experiment.

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Journal of Dental Research, Vol. 80, No. 3, 876-880 (2001)
DOI: 10.1177/00220345010800030601


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