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Finite element (FE) modeling of the mandible: from geometric model to tetrahedral volumetric mesh. Stud Health Technol Inform 2002;85:593-6

Date

10/02/2004

Pubmed ID

15458158

Abstract

This paper presents our experience in using FE modeling of clinically relevant cases specifically in mandibular surgery. A semi-automatic procedure integrated with a group of Virtual Basic-based codes has been developed to clean the geometric models. Consequently, the time required for generate the tetrahedral volumetric mesh of mandible from patient-specific CT data has been reduced to less than 40 hours. Pre- and post-operation FE meshes are shown to be consistent and can be used for further modeling and analysis.

Author List

Zhao L, Han H, Patel PK, Widera GE, Harris GF

Author

Gerald F. Harris Emeritus Professor in the Orthopaedic Surgery department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Computer Graphics
Computer Simulation
Finite Element Analysis
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mandible
Mandibular Advancement
Models, Theoretical
Software
Surgery, Computer-Assisted
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
User-Computer Interface