Finite element model of facial soft tissue. Deformation following surgical correction.

Authors :: Motoyoshi M
Yamamura S
Nakajima A
Yoshizumi A
Umemura Y
Namura S
Source :: The Journal of Nihon University School of Dentistry [J Nihon Univ Sch Dent] 1992 Jun; Vol. 34 (2), pp. 111-22.
Publication Year :: 1992
Abstract: 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.

Subjects :: Cartilage anatomy & histology
Elasticity
Facial Muscles anatomy & histology
Humans
Lip anatomy & histology
Mandible pathology
Mucous Membrane anatomy & histology
Nose anatomy & histology
Orbit anatomy & histology
Prognathism pathology
Skin anatomy & histology
Stress, Mechanical
Face anatomy & histology
Mandible surgery
Models, Biological
Prognathism surgery

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