A mechanical evaluation of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogels for temporomandibular joint disc replacement
The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is a bilateral ginglymoarthroidal joint containing a fibrocartilaginous disc which distributes compressive stress and reduces friction on the articulating surfaces of the joint. Initially, conservative treatments can address disorders of the TMJ, but surgical proced...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-08-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Physics |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2022.928579/full |