Evaluation of tissue tensions in segmental maxillary osteotomies by finite element analysis
Maxillary segmentation associated with Le Fort I osteotomy is a surgical technique used to correct transverse maxillary discrepancies. Notwithstanding advances over the years, there are still complications arising from this surgical intervention, including maintaining sufficient blood supply and excessive tension of the palatal fibromucosa. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the effect of the force applied during surgery on bone dislocation and fibromucosa tension in different maxillary segmentation designs by finite element analysis.
Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Category: ENT & OMF Authors: MSc Ricardo Sommerfeld, Resident Isabela Polesi Bergamaschi, Rafaela Scariot, Departament Head Delson Jo ão da Costa Source Type: research