Biomedical Engineering Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter 2
Stomatognathic System
Karolina Jurczyk
Conservative Dentistry and Periodontology Department, University of Medical Sciences,
Bukowska 70 Street, 60-812 Poznan, Poland
karolajur@gmail.com
2.1
Elements of the Stomatognathic System
Stomatognathic system is a part of the human body inluenced
by external factors. Initially considered a relationship between
occlusion and temporomandibular joint, it turned out to be a more
complex morphological and functional unit, consisting of tissues
and organs functionally combined with one another [8]. Apart from
the temporomandibular joint, we have to stress the importance
of the bones of the head, alveolar process, teeth, periodontium,
neuromuscular system, blood and lymph vessels, oral mucosa and
salivary glands, in the functioning of the stomatognathic system.
