| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6051088 | Archives of Oral Biology | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
- We compared two alterations in occlusion of animals in order to verify their effects on TMJ.
- We examined the condylar cartilage thickness and the cytokine levels in rats' TMJ.
- Functional posterior displacement of the mandible increased thickness, while an increased occlusal vertical dimension did not increase it.
- Cytokines' levels were increased in both models.
- Alterations in occlusion were able to cause structural changes in TMJ and surrounding tissues.
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Authors
Sidney R. Figueroba, Marina Passarela Desjardins, Luiz E.N. Ferreira, Luciana A. Berto, Heloisa Cristina Valdrighi, Francisco C. Groppo,