Predictive bite force modelling of head and neck oncology patients for clinical mandibular reconstruction applications
This model enables patient-specific treatment planning and implant design for head and neck reconstructive surgery by implementing the bite forces in a finite element software used for computer aided designs. For instance, by tailoring mandibular reconstruction plates to individual bite forces using novel materials or designs, the model allows for a balance between sufficiently strong designs while preventing stress shielding seen with excessively strong designs. This study provides valuable insights into the multifactorial nature of bite force and its implications for patient care.
Authors
- Anastasiia O. Krushynska (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3259-2592)
- Jorn‐Ids Heins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8883-109X)
- György B. Halmos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2460-2260)
- Barzi Gareb (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3534-9176)
- Bram B. J. Merema (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0994-3104)
- Nathalie Vosselman (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0195-559X)
- Joep Kraeima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8527-960X)
- Max J. H. Witjes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4135-3246)
- Reinier ten Brink
Institutions
- University Medical Center Groningen (NL)
- University of Groningen (NL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Clinical Oral Investigations
- Published
- 2025-10-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00784-025-06626-5
- Primary Topic
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00