The Role of Finite Element Analysis in Studying Potential Failure of Mandibular Reconstruction Methods

Raymond Wong, John Sp Loh and Intekhab Islam

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Abstract: Defects of the mandible occur after trauma or resection after infection or tumours. There have been many methods espoused, but many methods can fail especially if the biomechanics of the mandible is not considered fully. As the only moveable, load-bearing bone of the skull, the mandible is subject to loads and stresses unique to it due to its shape, location and function. This chapter reviews the basic knowledge of the mandible necessary to perform finite element analysis, the challenges and then reviews several studies that have been done. The authors' personal research is detailed to illustrate how finite element analysis can be used to look at potential failure of a new method for mandibular reconstruction and implant evaluation.

Keywords: mandible reconstruction; finite element analysis; potential failure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C60 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/64890

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