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Table 2 The maximum principal strain in the cortical bone near the screw holes, depending on the fixation method used

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

 

2 Screw

PSRP

Upper screw

Lower screw

Upper screw

Lower screw

ILPM 25% force

1.8 × 10−3

2.2 × 10−3

0.17 × 10− 3

0.35 × 10− 3

ILPM maximal force

9.4 × 10− 3

0.095 × 10− 3

0.91 × 10− 3

1.1 × 10− 3

GM 25% force

1.3 × 10− 3

0.73 × 10− 3

0.34 × 10− 3

0.6 × 10− 3

GM maximal force

5.2 × 10− 3

4.7 × 10− 3

1.2 × 10− 3

2.5 × 10− 3

  1. SM superficial masseter, DM deep masseter, MP medial pterygoid, ILP inferior lateral pterygoid, AT anterior temporalis, PT posterior temporalis
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