Morphological and biomechanical features of the temporomandibular joint disc: An overview of recent findings

The temporomandibular joint is a type of synovial joint with unique structure and function. Between the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa there is a dense fibrocartilaginous oval articular disc, temporomandibular joint disc. This disc serves as a nonossified bone, thus permitting the compl...
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The temporomandibular joint is a type of synovial joint with unique structure and function. Between the mandibular condyle and the mandibular fossa there is a dense fibrocartilaginous oval articular disc, temporomandibular joint disc. This disc serves as a nonossified bone, thus permitting the complex movements of the joint, and plays a major role in jaw function by providing stress distribution and lubrication in the temporomandibular joint. Pathological mechanical loads are one of the principal causes of temporomandibular joint disc displacement. Ausführliche Beschreibung