Changes in strain energy density in the temporomandibular joint disk after sagittal split ramus osteotomy using a computed tomography-based finite element model.
Kazuhiro MurakamiKazuhiko YamamotoMasayoshi KawakamiSatoshi HoritaTadaaki KiritaPublished in: Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie (2023)
SED in the articular disk temporarily increased after surgery and significantly decreased 1 year after surgery compared with that before surgery. SSRO generally improved the imbalance between the left and right joints. Thus, SSRO, which improves maxillofacial morphology, may also improve components of temporomandibular disorders.