TY  - JOUR
T1  - Mandibular Kinematics on an Orthodontic Population Assessed with an Optical Jaw Tracking System: A Comparative Study
A1  - Maha Mastouri
A1  - C. Santisteban
A1  - Biola Paul Julius
JF  - Annals of Orthodontics and Periodontics Specialty
JO  - Ann Orthod Periodontics Spec
SN  - 3062-3405
Y1  - 2022
VL  - 2
IS  - 1
DO  - 10.51847/ufn9tR632G
SP  - 148
EP  - 158
N2  - To evaluate mandibular kinematics in an orthodontic population using the Modjaw® optical jaw tracking system.  A total of 154 orthodontic patients underwent mandibular kinematic analysis using the Modjaw® system. ANB values determined skeletal classification, while dental classification was assessed on digital casts. The Modjaw® records were taken as instructed by the manufacturer, and data collected from the readings included the discrepancy between centric occlusion and maximum intercuspation, maximum opening, Bennett angles, and sagittal condylar guidance. The presence or absence of temporomandibular disorders was determined by the DC-TMD questionnaires. Non-parametric tests and Spearman correlations were applied for the statistical analysis.  Significant differences in mandibular kinematics were observed between skeletal classes, particularly in CO-MI discrepancies, Bennett angles, and maximum opening (p < 0.05). TMD symptoms were associated with higher absolute CO-MI discrepancies but did not significantly alter other kinematic parameters. Weak correlations were found between sagittal condylar guidance and anterior guidance variables. Mandibular kinematics differ by skeletal classification, with Class III patients demonstrating distinct patterns. While TMD symptoms impact CO-MI discrepancies, overall mandibular dynamics remain consistent.
UR  - https://aopsj.com/article/mandibular-kinematics-on-an-orthodontic-population-assessed-with-an-optical-jaw-tracking-system-a-c-hr31zjd712lpbqz
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