title: Finite Element Analysis: A Maxillofacial Surgeon's Perspective.
abstract: The science of finite element analysis (FEA) is purely a mathematical way of solving complex problems in the universe. In medical field, this is an innovation in biomedical research and development, as it gives easier mathematical solution to biological problems. This article deals with the understanding of various basic material properties of bone like Young's modulus, yield strength, Bulk modulus, shear modulus, Poisson's ratio and density from a maxillofacial surgeon's perspective. Basic concepts in FEA, its application, advantages, disadvantages, and limitations in the field of maxillofacial surgery have been discussed. The importance of surgical fraternity to be in coordination with evolving technologies has been emphasized for the future of evidence based practice of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS University, Bannimantap, Mysore, 570015 India.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Shyam Sundar
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nandlal
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Saikrishna
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Mallesh
keywords: Biomedical finite element modeling and analysis; Finite element analyzes in maxillofacial surgery; Material properties of bone