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Fig. 3

From: Biomechanical evaluation of type p condylar head osteosynthesis using conventional small-fragment screws reinforced by a patient specific two-component plate

Fig. 3

Muscular forces and constraints applied in finite element simulation. a– constraints were applied to the articular surface of the condyle and occlusal surface of the incisors and canines, force –simulation of inferior lateral pterygoid muscle contraction; b –constraints were applied to the occlusal surface of the incisors and canines, force –simulation of medial pterygoid, superficial and deep masseter, anterior and posterior temporalis contraction

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