Mechanical characterisation of the temporomandibular joint disc through local compression and traction

Temporomandibular joint plays a major role in everyday life allowing speaking and eating. This work aims to describe a method that combine several mechanical tests highlighting soft tissue properties, both local and global, through local compression and traction. It provides u0027u0027first orderu0027u0027 evaluation of mechanical properties and allow setting optimisation loop with more complex models.