Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful quantitative tool that models mechanical
performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The …

Objective The human mandible is a unique bone with specific external and internal
morphological characteristics, influenced by a complex and challenging loading …

Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) and its derivative polyetherketoneketone (PEKK) have been
used as implant materials for spinal fusing and enjoyed their success for many years …

Background The purpose of this study was to design a customized fixation plate for
mandibular angle fracture using topological optimization based on the biomechanical …

During the first year of life, the brain grows rapidly and the neurocranium increases to about
65% of its adult size. Our understanding of the relationship between the biomechanical …

Human skull morphology results from complex processes that involve the coordinated
growth and interaction of its skeletal components to keep a functional and structural balance …

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) replacement with an implant is only used when all other
conservative treatments fail. Despite the promising short-term results, the long-term …

Objective. The aim of the study based on CT images was to assess the age‐related changes
in maxillary sinus diameters in relation to diameters of the facial skeleton. Materials and …

Cranial morphology in lepidosaurs is highly disparate and characterised by the frequent loss
or reduction of bony elements. In varanids and geckos, the loss of the postorbital bar is …

The profile of the nose is an important feature for facial approximations. Although several
manual and semi-automated prediction guidelines exist for estimating the shape of the nose …