Comparison of biomechanical behaviour of maxilla following Le Fort I osteotomy with 2- versus 4-plate fixation using 3D-FEA

• Published in: International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery Vol. 38; no. 2; pp. 173 - 179
• Main Authors: Erkmen, E, Ataç, M.S, Yücel, E, Kurt, A
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2009
• Subjects: 3D finite element analysis; inferior repositioning surgery; internal fixation; Le Fort I osteotomy; Surgery; 3D finite element analysis; internal fixation; inferior repositioning surgery; Le Fort I osteotomy

Abstract Having studied the effect of maxillary advancement and maxillary impaction in parts 1 and 2 of this research, the purpose of this study was to investigate the biomechanical behavior of different fixation models in inferiorly and anteriorly repositioned maxilla following Le Fort I osteotomy....