Title :
Modelling the human jaw
Author :
van Essen, N.L. ; Raghu, R. ; Clarke, R. ; Pullan, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Bioeng. Inst., Auckland Univ., New Zealand
Abstract :
This paper outlines the creation of a finite element model of the human jaw for use in simulating mastication. The objective behind creating this model is to be able to provide dynamic calculation of the forces acting on the teeth during mastication. The model consists of anatomically realistic finite element representations of the bones, teeth, muscles and ligaments involved in the process of mastication. The muscles of the model will be electrically activated to produce forces on the mandible causing movement. Electromyograph (EMG) measurements will be used to determine this muscle activation.
Keywords :
biomechanics; electromyography; finite element analysis; orthopaedics; physiological models; EMG measurements; anatomically realistic finite element representations; dynamic calculation; electrically activated muscles; forces acting on teeth; human jaw modelling; ligaments; mastication simulation; teeth; Bones; Finite element methods; Force measurement; Humans; Joints; Ligaments; Muscles; Skull; Surface fitting; Teeth;
Conference_Titel :
Engineering in Medicine and Biology, 2002. 24th Annual Conference and the Annual Fall Meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society EMBS/BMES Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the Second Joint
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7612-9
DOI :
10.1109/IEMBS.2002.1053393
