Abstract
This study evaluated the stress distribution of the sliding plate (SP) and conventional miniplate (CM) fixation techniques of a sagittal split ramus osteotomy (SSRO) using 3-dimensional (3-D) finite element analysis. Four 3-D finite element models according to the number and shape of screw holes in the plate were simulated, and the von Mises stress was analyzed: SP with 2 round and 2 oval holes (SP-2 R2 O), SP with 2 round and 1 oval holes (SP-2 R1 O), CM with 4 round holes (CM-4R), and CM with 3 round holes (CM-3R). The fixation technique with CM-4R showed a better stress distribution than CM-3R, which in turn showed better results compared to the 2 different SPs. SP-2 R2 O showed the worst stress distribution in the bone and fixation components. The results suggest that the SP-2 R2 O technique increases the stress distribution of the plate and screws, which may reduce the stability of fixation after SSRO.
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