Biomechanical Assessment of the Validity of Sheep as a Preclinical Model for Testing Mandibular Fracture Fixation Devices

Mandibular fracture fixation and reconstruction are usually performed using titanium plates and screws, however, there is a need to improve current fixation techniques. Animal models represent an important step for the testing of new designs and materials. However, the validity of those preclinical...

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Main Authors: Vincenzo Orassi, Georg N. Duda, Max Heiland, Heilwig Fischer, Carsten Rendenbach, Sara Checa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fbioe.2021.672176/full