1. Numerical design studies on a novel electrostimulative osteosynthesis system for the mandible
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Raben Hendrikje, Schmidt Christian, Sridhar Karthik, Kämmerer Peer W., and van Rienen Ursula
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electro-stimulative implants ,bone defects ,mandible ,finite element method ,Medicine - Abstract
Fractures or other major bone defects in the mandible are commonly treated by mounting a reconstruction plate at the fracture site. To avoid complications due to loosening of the implant or the fixation screws, electrical stimulation presents a possibility to accelerate bone healing. The aim of this study was to investigate different combinations of activated electrodes and plate designs regarding their feasibility for electrostimulation of the mandibular bone. The electric field distribution for multiple implant designs was computed using the finite element method. The results suggest that the electrode insulation renders a crucial parameter, which influences substantially the stimulation impact and its power consumption.
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- 2017
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