Nickel J C, McLachlan K R
Department of Preventive Dental Science, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada.
Arch Oral Biol. 1994 Apr;39(4):323-31. doi: 10.1016/0003-9969(94)90124-4.
The integrity of the articulating surfaces of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is likely to be promoted by the control of stresses due to frictional forces between moving joint surfaces. Using a pendulum designed to measure the friction on the surface of the pig TMJ disc, factors such as duration of loading and degree of hydration of the disc were found to influence the amount of friction and the time-dependent changes in friction on the disc surface. The tests provide evidence in support of the hypothesis of 'weeping lubrication' on the surface of the TMJ disc.
颞下颌关节（TMJ）关节面的完整性可能会因移动关节面之间的摩擦力所产生的应力控制而得到促进。使用一个设计用于测量猪TMJ盘表面摩擦力的摆锤，发现诸如加载持续时间和盘的水合程度等因素会影响摩擦力的大小以及盘表面摩擦力随时间的变化。这些测试为TMJ盘表面“泪液润滑”假说提供了支持证据。
