[Study on changes of mandibular movement by aging. 1. Analysis of sagittal movements]. 1989

K Nishi

It is known that the temporomandibular joint changes with age. However, it isn't clarified yet how these changes affect mandibular movements. Therefore, I investigated the changes which occur in mandibular movement with aging. This study details 62 cases whose age ranged from 20 to 79 years, and whose dentition was either complete or nearly so, and whose intercuspal position was firm. First, I investigated the path of protrusive movement at representative points on the mandible, such as incisor, canine, first molar, second molar, the condylar center and the kinematic axis point. Results were as follows: 1) Data obtained from the 20 to 29 year old age group differed little from the results of previous investigations, 2) The sagittal inclination of the condylar path became less acute in subjects 60 years and over than in the younger subjects. Second, I evaluated the vertical mobility of the condyle by the gap between opening path and closing path of the condyle in sagittal border movement and the location of the kinematic axis point. The results showed that the gap between the two paths of the condylar center was slightly larger and the kinematic axis point was tended to locate more anteriorly in subjects 50 years and up than in the others.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008335 Mandibular Condyle The posterior process on the ramus of the mandible composed of two parts: a superior part, the articular portion, and an inferior part, the condylar neck. Condyle, Mandibular,Condyles, Mandibular,Mandibular Condyles
D008409 Mastication The act and process of chewing and grinding food in the mouth. Chewing
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D009068 Movement The act, process, or result of passing from one place or position to another. It differs from LOCOMOTION in that locomotion is restricted to the passing of the whole body from one place to another, while movement encompasses both locomotion but also a change of the position of the whole body or any of its parts. Movement may be used with reference to humans, vertebrate and invertebrate animals, and microorganisms. Differentiate also from MOTOR ACTIVITY, movement associated with behavior. Movements
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328 Adult A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available. Adults
D000368 Aged A person 65 years of age or older. For a person older than 79 years, AGED, 80 AND OVER is available. Elderly
D000375 Aging The gradual irreversible changes in structure and function of an organism that occur as a result of the passage of time. Senescence,Aging, Biological,Biological Aging
D013704 Temporomandibular Joint An articulation between the condyle of the mandible and the articular tubercle of the temporal bone. TMJ,Joint, Temporomandibular,Joints, Temporomandibular,Temporomandibular Joints

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