Biomechanical evaluation of reconstruction plates in bone-grafted mandibular defects: a finite element analysis
Thicker reconstruction plates enhance mechanical resistance but increase stress concentration on fixation screws, especially near osteotomies, suggesting a higher risk of screw loosening or peri‑implant bone resorption. The anterior mandible demonstrated the most unfavorable stress distribution. Locking fixation systems are recommended when rigid plates are used to mitigate screw-related complications.
Authors
- Diogo De Vasconcelos Macêdo
- Milena Gomes Melo Leite (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2787-1792)
- Nicolau Conte Neto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5152-1277)
- Maria Eduarda Carlos Conceição
- Monnazzi, Marcelo Silva, 1976-
Institutions
- Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Pará (BR)
- Centro Universitário de Araraquara (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Pará (BR)
- Universidade Estadual Paulista (Unesp) (BR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Stomatology Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Published
- 2026-01-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jormas.2026.102716
- Primary Topic
- Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00