A review of paleontological finite element models and their validity
JA Bright - Journal of Paleontology, 2014 - cambridge.org
Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful quantitative tool that models mechanical
performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The …
performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The …
[HTML][HTML] Validated finite element models of premolars: A scoping review
Finite element (FE) models are widely used to investigate the biomechanics of reconstructed
premolars. However, parameter identification is a complex step because experimental …
premolars. However, parameter identification is a complex step because experimental …
Dietary hardness, loading behavior, and the evolution of skull form in bats
The morphology and biomechanics of the vertebrate skull reflect the physical properties of
diet and behaviors used in food acquisition and processing. We use phyllostomid bats, the …
diet and behaviors used in food acquisition and processing. We use phyllostomid bats, the …
The Feeding Biomechanics and Dietary Ecology of Paranthropus boisei
ABSTRACT The African Plio‐Pleistocene hominins known as australopiths evolved derived
craniodental features frequently interpreted as adaptations for feeding on either hard, or …
craniodental features frequently interpreted as adaptations for feeding on either hard, or …
Finite element modelling of squirrel, guinea pig and rat skulls: using geometric morphometrics to assess sensitivity
Rodents are defined by a uniquely specialized dentition and a highly complex arrangement
of jaw‐closing muscles. Finite element analysis (FEA) is an ideal technique to investigate …
of jaw‐closing muscles. Finite element analysis (FEA) is an ideal technique to investigate …
Mechanical and thermal stress evaluation of PEEK prefabricated post with different head design in endodontically treated tooth: 3D-finite element analysis
An endodontic post is required to retain and support the core restoration in case of
insufficient remaining coronal dentin after root canal therapy. This study analyzed the …
insufficient remaining coronal dentin after root canal therapy. This study analyzed the …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical evidence that Australopithecus sediba was limited in its ability to eat hard foods
Australopithecus sediba has been hypothesized to be a close relative of the genus Homo.
Here we show that MH1, the type specimen of A. sediba, was not optimized to produce high …
Here we show that MH1, the type specimen of A. sediba, was not optimized to produce high …
Review of In Vivo Bone Strain Studies and Finite Element Models of the Zygomatic Complex in Humans and Nonhuman Primates: Implications for Clinical Research …
The craniofacial skeleton is often described in the clinical literature as being comprised of
vertical bony pillars, which transmit forces from the toothrow to the neurocranium as axial …
vertical bony pillars, which transmit forces from the toothrow to the neurocranium as axial …
Comparative cranial myology and biomechanics of Plateosaurus and Camarasaurus and evolution of the sauropod feeding apparatus
Sauropodomorpha represents an important group of Mesozoic megaherbivores, and
includes the largest terrestrial animals ever known. It was the first dinosaur group to become …
includes the largest terrestrial animals ever known. It was the first dinosaur group to become …
[HTML][HTML] The mechanical effect of the periodontal ligament on bone strain regimes in a validated finite element model of a macaque mandible
H Mehari Abraha, J Iriarte-Diaz, CF Ross… - … in bioengineering and …, 2019 - frontiersin.org
The primary anatomical function of the periodontal ligament (PDL) is to attach teeth to their
sockets. However, theoretical and constitutive mechanical models have proposed that …
sockets. However, theoretical and constitutive mechanical models have proposed that …