Biomechanical stress distribution on fixation screws used in bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy: Assessment of 9 methods via finite element method

• Main Authors: Bohluli, B., Motamedi, M.H.K.., Bohluli, P., Sarkarat, F., Moharamnejad, N., Tabrizi, M.H.S.
• Format: Article
• Published: Elsevier 2010
• Subjects: Q Science (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/12105/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the biomechanical stress tolerance of screws used in 9 fixation methods after bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy to determine which configuration leads to lesser force load on the cortical bone at fixation points. Materials and Methods: A 3-dimensio...