Comparison of different fixation methods following sagittal split ramus osteotomies using three-dimensional finite elements analysis - Part 1: advancement surgery posterior loading

Erkmen E., Simsek B., Yucel E., Kurt A.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.34, no.5, pp.551-558, 2005 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 34 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2005
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijom.2004.10.009
  • Journal Name: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.551-558
  • Keywords: finite element analysis, sagittal split ramus osteotomy, fixation, mini plate and lag screw, MANDIBULAR ANGLE FRACTURES, IN-VITRO, ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY, SKELETAL STABILITY, INTERNAL-FIXATION, SCREW NUMBER, MINIPLATE, STRESS, FORCES, PLATES
  • Middle East Technical University Affiliated: No

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the mechanical behavior of different fixation methods used in bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy (BSSRO). Part I comprises of the results of the analysis for mandibular advancement, four different fixation configurations of six hole fragmentation mini plates with monocortical screws and lag screws and posterior loading conditions in the molar and premolar region. The finite element analysis method (FEA) appears suitable for simulating complex mechanical stress situations in the maxillofacial region. The mechanical behavior of selected lag screws with linear or triangular configuration and double parallel or single oblique six hole mini plates with monocortical screws were compared by FEA after 5 mm BSSRO advancement procedure.