Abstract | AIM: The purpose of this study was to analyse and compare right angled and curved osteotomy design on stress distribution and to determine an osteotomy design which decreases the risk of pathologic fracture. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Solid mathematical model of the mandible was created by three dimensional finite element analysis and two different osteotomy, right angled and curvilinear osteotomy was performed on model. 150 N incisal force vertically and 250 N molar force to the angulus area oblically were applied. The effects of osteotomy types to the stress formation and risk of fracture between models were evaluated. RESULTS: Right angled osteotomy causes much more stress in the posteroinferior quadrant and mainly localized on the horizontal and vertical osteotomy intersection area. On the other hand, the distribution of the stress on curvilinear formed osteotomy shows posteroinferior localization and stress spreads wider area. Furthermore the amount of stress was less than right-angled one. CONCLUSION: In this study, curved osteotomy denominated less stress distribution. The shape of osteotomy might be a factor to decrease the risk of postoperative atrophic mandible fracture.
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Authors | Sinan Y Ertem, Sina Uckan, Utku Ahmet Ozden |
Journal | Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
(J Craniomaxillofac Surg)
Vol. 41
Issue 3
Pg. e54-8
(Apr 2013)
ISSN: 1878-4119 [Electronic] Scotland |
PMID | 22890086
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2012 European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved. |
Topics |
- Adult
- Alveolar Process
(physiology)
- Alveolectomy
(methods)
- Biomechanical Phenomena
- Bite Force
- Cadaver
- Computer Simulation
- Finite Element Analysis
- Fractures, Spontaneous
(prevention & control)
- Humans
- Imaging, Three-Dimensional
(methods)
- Incisor
(physiology)
- Mandible
(physiology, surgery)
- Mandibular Fractures
(prevention & control)
- Models, Anatomic
- Models, Biological
- Molar
(physiology)
- Osteotomy
(methods)
- Postoperative Complications
(prevention & control)
- Stress, Mechanical
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