Finite element analysis of a new alveolar bone splitting technique in the mandibular posterior region

Finite element analysis can effectively simulate the surgical criticality index of the new alveolar bone splitting procedure. Alveolar crest width, alveolar bone density, root incision width, and instrument insertion depth had a clear correlation with the maximum displacement of the bone plate at fracture. The alveolar crest width and alveolar bone density also had a significant effect on the maximum force required to fracture the bone plate.