Effect of mechanical loading on the metabolic activity of cells in the temporomandibular joint: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The purpose of this systematic review was to elucidate how different modalities and intensities of mechanical loading affect the metabolic activity of cells within the fibro-cartilage of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).

Materials and methods

A systematic review was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines using PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases. The articles were selected following a priori formulated inclusion criteria (viz., in vivo and in vitro studies, mechanical loading experiments on TMJ, and the response of the TMJ). A total of 254 records were identified. After removal of duplicates, 234 records were screened by assessing eligibility criteria for inclusion. Forty-nine articles were selected for full-text assessment. Of those, 23 were excluded

SUBMITTER: Betti BF 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5748425 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature