Retrusive joint function and stability range of the mandible
Nägerl, H.; Kubein-Meesenburg, D.; Fanghänel, J.; Berndt, A.
Deutsche Zahnarztliche Zeitschrift 45(Special Issue 7): S51-S53
1990
ISSN/ISBN: 0012-1029 PMID: 2269153 Document Number: 350090
In CO the mandible possesses a retrusive function, although this is hardly visible to the naked eye. Yet this function is equal in importance with the protrusive function for the mechanical stability of the mandible in CO while muscular forces are acting. It is theoretically concluded and empirically demonstrated herein that any force, whose line of action is within a certain area of stability, acts to secure the mandible in CO. The limits and range of this area as well as its clinical implications are discussed.