1996 Fiscal Year Final Research Report Summary
Development of Exciser for Mouth Opening Using the Mastication Robot Mechanism
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07557371
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (B)
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| Allocation Type | Single-year Grants |
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| Section | 試験 |
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| Research Field |
Surgical dentistry
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| Research Institution | Yamanashi Medical University |
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Principal Investigator |
OHTSUKI Kayoko Yamanashi Medical University Medical Science・Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Associate Professor, 医学部, 助教授 (20185325)
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
TSUJI Masahide Yamanashi Medical University Medical Science・Department of Oral & Maxillofacial, 医学部, 講師 (70262665)
OHNISHI Masatoshi Yamanashi Medical University Medical Science・Department of Oral & Maxillofacial, 医学部, 教授 (50014139)
TAKANISHI Atsuo Yamanashi Medical University School of Science and Engineering・Department of Mec, 理工学部, 助教授 (50179462)
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| Project Period (FY) |
1995 – 1996
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| Keywords | mastication robot / jaw motion / assistance of a computer / mouth opening and closing apparatus / fibrous ankylosis of TMJ / closed lock / mouth opening disturbances / dental robotics |
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| Research Abstract |
The object of this study was to develop a training robot for the treatment of mouth opening disturbances including temporomandibular joint disorders resulting from a variety of causes.
We developed a new device based on the mechanism of a mastication robot (Waseda Jaw) developed at Waseda University.
The first model of the training robot had a simple mouth opening and closing mechanism. The second model was developed by improving this first mechanism. The device is composed of two parts, a pressure part that can be operated manually for clinical application and a part that is inserted into the oral cavity, providing 10kg of mouth opening electic power which is controlled with the assistance of a computer. Using this device, the power and range of mouth opening are displayd on the monitor screen. Excellent useful results were obtained in the clinical application of this device as a mouth opening and closing training device.
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Research Products
(4 results)
