Validity of 3-dimensional reconstruction and simulation of mandibular movement and occlusal contact.

摘要

I read with interest the article on 4-dimensional analysis of stomatognathtic function (Terajima M, Endo M, Aoki Y, Yuuda K, Hayasaki H, Goto TK, et al. Four-dimensional analysis of stomatognathtic function. Am J Orthod Dentofa-cial Orthop 2008;134:276-87). This article dealt with computer-aided simulation of jaw movement and occlusal contact analysis. Although the authors should be applauded for several aspects of their study, it has some limitations to which I want to draw attention.