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Animated Tutorial of the Temporomandibular System
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The maximum clenching intensity occurs in the musculoskeletally stable position
     The mandibular position of the temporalis' most intense contraction is not when the teeth are together, but when they are a particular distance apart, and separated by an object such as a splint, or food.  There is no functional purpose for the temporalis to contact at its maximum intensity when the teeth are occluding.  

The orientation of the condyle that an occlusal splint has allowed for is determined by the practitioner.

If the position of the condyle is captured following a degree of translation (initial opening).  The position is termed the "neuromuscular postion".


 


The "CR" splint captures the orientation of the condyle during the last few millimeters of closure, when the condyle has been seated and braced against the slope of the eminance be the directional pull of the elevators (a superior/anterior direction)
Next:   How various occlusal schemes alter Temporalis clenching intensity
1. Introduction of normal function versus parafunction
2. The simultaneous combination of condylar rotation and translation
3. Normal unilateral activity and effect of a Lateral Pterygoid muscle
4. Parafunctional clenching activity of the Temporalis
5. The maximum clenching intensity occurs in the musculoskeletally stable position
6.  How various occlusal schemes alter Temporalis clenching intensity
7.  How "canine rise" serves to diffuse parafunction
8.  Working posterior interference causes non-working side joint strain during occluding
9.  Non-working posterior inference causes non-working side joint and disc strain and CLASS III complications
10. Comparing the NTI's occluding scheme with other occluding schemes.
11. How excess vertical dimension provided by the NTI can be straining to a joint
12. Clenching in a protrusive position can cause/perpetuate facial/sinus symptoms and cervical tension.
13. The  Parafunctional Nature of Articulators