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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Main Authors: Jason P. Kuiper, Christian M. Puttlitz, Jennifer E. Rawlinson, Ryan Dobbs, Kevin M. Labus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Physics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphy.2022.928579/full