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Table 2 Peak values of stress on surfaces of the articular disc and condyle (MPa)

From: Finite elements analysis of the temporomandibular joint disc in patients with intra-articular disorders

Position

f = 0.001

f = 0.3

f = 0.4

Disc

displaced

3.87 ± 0.15

7.23 ± 0.22

7.77 ± 0.19

normal

2.07 ± 0.17

1.49 ± 0.14

1.41 ± 0.14

Condyle

displaced

1.17 ± 0.08

1.37 ± 0.10

1.57 ± 0.07

normal

0.93 ± 0.04

0.75 ± 0.04

0.61 ± 0.06

Mandible

displaced

5.27 ± 0.19

5.2 ± 0.22

4.4 ± 0.18

normal

3.63 ± 0.13

3.72 ± 0.11

3.79 ± 0.17

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