Finite element model of facial soft tissue. Deformation following surgical correction.
The finite element method is used to predict facial deformation following orthognathic surgery for mandibular prognathism. The deformation is calculated using a model that assumes severe skeletal class III malocclusion. The possibilities and limitations of this method for clinical application are described.
Motoyoshi
M
M
Department of Orthodontics, Nihon University School of Dentistry, Tokyo, Japan.
Yamamura
S
S
Nakajima
A
A
Yoshizumi
A
A
Umemura
Y
Y
Namura
S
S
D002356:Cartilage / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D004548:Elasticity; D005145:Face / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D005152:Facial Muscles / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D006801:Humans; D008046:Lip / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D008334:Mandible / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D008954:Models, Biological; D009092:Mucous Membrane / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009666:Nose / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D009915:Orbit / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D011378:Prognathism / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012867:Skin / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D013314:Stress, Mechanical