Xiaojun C, Rubo L, Eryi L, Chengtao W
Institute of Life Quality via Mechanical Engineering, Room 411, Mechanical Building, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Huashan Road 1954, Shanghai, 200030, PR China.
J Med Eng Technol. 2006 May-Jun;30(3):151-7. doi: 10.1080/03091900500504563.
This study is concerned with the construction of a mathematical model of mandibular movement on the Hanau articulator and a complete denture occlusion simulation system (CDOSS) in the field of dental restoration. On the basis of the theory of spatial mechanisms, degrees of freedom in the kinematic chain of the Hanau articulator are analysed, and a hypothesis of constraints is presented to obtain constrained motion. Then, a series of mathematical expressions are derived to describe the three dimensional mandibular movement on the Hanau articulator. By adopting techniques and tools such as laser scanning, computer graphics, and computer databases, a 3D digitized model of complete denture is reconstructed, and a CDOSS is developed. With the aid of this software, the visualization and diagnosis of mandibular movement can be easily realized. One edentulous case discussed in this study shows that CDOSS provides a useful tool to deal with the functional aspects of occlusal morphology in a diagnostic and therapeutic sense.
