A computational method for recording and analysis of mandibular movements

This study proposed the development of a new clinical tool capable of quantifying the movements of opening-closing, protrusion and laterotrusion of the mandible. These movements are important for the clinical evaluation of the temporomandibular function and muscles involved in mastication. Unlike cu...

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Main Authors: Alan Petrônio Pinheiro, Adriano O. Andrade, Adriano A. Pereira, Douglas Bellomo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2008-10-01
Series:Journal of Applied Oral Science
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1678-77572008000500004