Figure 2. Relationship between distance of stress-field translation and mechanical work. D is the mediolateral distance (mm) of stress-field translation during movement of the mandibular condyle. The results for all mandibular activities (laterotrusion to the right and left, protrusion) in 15 TMJs in 10 are plotted. W is the calculated work (mJ) during the movement of the condyle (n = 45).