...Jill M. Middendorf; Shaden A. Albahrani; Lawrence J. Bonassar Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) diseases such as osteoarthritis and disc displacement have no permanent treatment options, but lubrication therapies, used in other joints, could be an effective alternative. However, the healthy TMJ...

... (TMJ) disc have not included a true preload, i.e., a step stress or strain beyond the initial tare load. However, due to the highly nonlinear stress-strain response of the TMJ disc, we hypothesized that the dynamic mechanical properties would greatly depend on the preload, which could then, in part...

...M. Singh; M. S. Detamore During temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function, the mandibular condylar cartilage plays a prime role in the distribution and absorption of stresses generated over the condyle. Biomechanical characterization of the tissue under compression, however, is still incomplete...

...M. Singh; M. S. Detamore, Ph.D. Mandibular condylar cartilage plays a crucial role in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) function, which includes facilitating articulation with the temporomandibular joint disc and reducing loads on the underlying bone. The cartilage experiences considerable tensile...