Applied mechanics of the Puricelli osteotomy: a linear elastic analysis with the finite element method

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Surgical orthopedic treatment of the mandible depends on the development of techniques resulting in adequate healing processes. In a new technical and conceptual alternative recently introduced by Puricelli, osteotomy is performed in...

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Main Authors: de Paris Marcel, Fonseca Jun, Puricelli Edela, Sant'Anna Hervandil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-11-01
Series:Head & Face Medicine
Online Access:http://www.head-face-med.com/content/3/1/38