Finite element analysis of mandibular fracture fixation authenticated by 3D printed mandible mechanical testing.

ABSTRACT: Finite element analysis (FEA) for mandibular fracture fixation in craniomaxillofacial surgery remains promising but has been restricted due to the absence of an authenticated FEA model. This study aims to create an authenticated FEA model. This model was verified through a series of 3D printed mandible mechanical testing (3D-MMT) in a universal tensile machine using an indistinguishable set-up. Non-comminuted mandibular symphysis, parasymphysis, and angle fracture fixation stability were evaluated using a 2.0 mm 4-hole miniplate in three different plate configurations. Both FEA and 3D-MMT outcomes were reproducible and in agreement with the present understanding of stable mandibular fracture treatment. The results show favourable fracture stability with the dual plating, followed by the su

SUBMITTER: Daqiq O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12033247 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature