Department of Dentistry, Monastir University, Monastir, Tunisia
Research
Influence of Horizontal Cephalic Rotation on Mandible Deflection
Author(s): Safa Jemli*
Introduction: It has been settled that the three-dimensional position of the mandible is directly
affected by the head posture. Consequently, improper mandibular posture can cause teeth damage,
along with a range of temporomandibular functional disorders altering both muscles and joints. This
study is dedicated to shed light on the influence of the horizontal cephalic rotation on the mandibular
deviation with reference to the three-dimensional positions of the incisal point.
Materials and methods: In order to evaluate the movement of the mandibular, a specific handmade
device was created based on a facial arch and a tooth bite fork stabilized thanks to a mandibular
impression. The subjects were asked to sit straight with their heads supported by the properly
adjusted headrest of the dental chair which has been previously s.. View More»
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