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How various occlusal schemes alter Temporalis clenching intensity |
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| How various occlusal schemes alter Temporalis clenching intensity |
| The potential intensity of the contraction of the temporalis (clenching) is a function of the available occlusal scheme (which can be a function of the position of the mandible during the clenching event).
The maximum contraction intensity is when the teeth slightly apart (thereby a minimal degree of translation), and can exceed greater than voluntary maximum in intercuspal position. Canine contact through their long axis allows for near maximal intensity, and incisor-only contact allows for minimal intensity.
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