Parametric mandible reconstruction plate
Date
2020
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Southern African Institute for Industrial Engineering
Abstract
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study investigated the feasibility of a parametric mandible reconstruction plate in order to reduce surgical lead time, improve fit, and reduce residual stresses. The parametric plates were generated on the basis of simulated cephalometric measurements. A finite element analysis and a reconstruction plate/mandible fit test were performed on several combinations to determine whether the parametric plate provided a suitable alternative to conventional reconstruction plates in terms of fit and structural performance. The results indicated that the parametric plate is structurally superior to a conventional plate. The comparison test indicated that the parametric plate provides a reasonable approximation of mandible geometry.
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CITATION: Giddy, B. & Van der Merwe, J. 2020. Parametric mandible reconstruction plate. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 31(3):253-261, doi:10.7166/31-3-2444.
The original publication is available at http://sajie.journals.ac.za
The original publication is available at http://sajie.journals.ac.za
Keywords
Reconstruction plate, Parametric devices
Citation
Giddy, B. & Van der Merwe, J. 2020. Parametric mandible reconstruction plate. South African Journal of Industrial Engineering, 31(3):253-261, doi:10.7166/31-3-2444