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| An Anterior Deprogrammer reduces muscle contraction
intensity and allowing for optimal condylar position (superior/anterior,
musculo-
skelatally stable) by providing incisor contact only. |
An NTI-tss reduces muscle contraction intensity
by providing and allowing for optimal condylar position (superior/anterior,
musculo-
skelatally stable) by providing incisor contact only. |
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| In an excursive movement, a mandibular canine can engage the Deprogrammer, thereby allowing intense temporalis contraction during translation of the ispilateral condyle, creating considerable joint strain.(click here for diagram) | The contour of the Discluding Element of the NTI-tss is intended to reduce the possibility of canine occluding, thereby maintaining decreased muscular intensity and joint stability. |
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| Protrusive movement allows the incisors to engage the labial portion of the Deprogrammer, thereby allowing for potential joint strain. | Protrusive movement maintains incisal edge contact
on the DE, thereby maintaining sup-
pressed muscular intensity in all movements. |