Although tissue engineering of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) structures is in its infancy,
tissue engineering provides the revolutionary possibility for treatment of temporomandibular …

A switch to a soft diet, associated with reduced forces applied to the mandible during
mastication, may result in an alteration of the degree of mineralization in the mandible. This …

Muscle atrophy is a complex process that occurs as a consequence of various stress events.
Muscle atrophy-associated genes (atrogenes) such as atrogin-1/MAFbx and MuRF-1 are …

In synovial fluid, hyaluronic acid (HA) is an essential component for the lubrication of joints,
thus preventing friction. The relationship between HA and joint friction is not unambiguously …

Ultrasound (US) has been shown to alter cell/tissue functions. However the effects of US on
cementoblasts are not known. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of US …

The functional requirements in muscle use are related to the fiber type composition of the
muscles and the cross‐sectional area of the individual fibers. We investigated the …

The torque moment generated by third-order bends is important for tooth movement. The
purpose of this study was to measure the torque moment that can be delivered by various …

The development of the craniofacial system occurs, among other reasons, as a response to
functional needs. In particular, the deficiency of the proper masticatory stimulus affects the …

Objectives: To evaluate the effectiveness of pre-surgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) in
patients with unilateral cleft lip nasal deformities. Methods: This was a retrospective study …

Aims: To evaluate how the frictional coefficient of the porcine temporomandibular joint (TMJ)
is affected by an impairment of the synovial lubrication produced by an experimental …