[The construction of three-dimensional finite element model of human maxillary complex].
OBJECTIVE
To develop a method to construct three dimensional finite element (3-D FE) model which may express biomechanic dynamic state characters of normal maxillary complex.


METHODS
SCT image reconstruction technique, digital image transfer and transcription and 3-D FEM were used in combination with self programming and ANSYS soft ware.


RESULTS
A 3-D FE model of normal maxillary complex is constructed. The elements and nodes of the model are 2,602 and 4,595.


CONCLUSIONS
The method to develop a model of maxillary complex adopting SCT 3-D image reconstruction technique, image transfer and transcription, and 3D FEM are feasible and effective.
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Department of Stomatology, General Hospital of PLA, Beijing 100853, China.
Liu
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Wang
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D003198:Computer Simulation; D020342:Finite Element Analysis; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods*; D008437:Maxilla / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D012984:Software