Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity

Introduction: Finite element analysis (FEA) is a method to mimic the biomechanical behaviour of an object under various loading scenarios, and may be used during virtual planning of the TMJ prosthesis. Here we present an interesting case report where FEA was done to biomechanically evaluate patient...

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Main Authors: U. Vignesh, D. Mehrotra, S.M. Bhave, R. Katrolia, S. Sharma
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Published: Elsevier 2020-10-01
Series:Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
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author U. Vignesh
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R. Katrolia
S. Sharma
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description Introduction: Finite element analysis (FEA) is a method to mimic the biomechanical behaviour of an object under various loading scenarios, and may be used during virtual planning of the TMJ prosthesis. Here we present an interesting case report where FEA was done to biomechanically evaluate patient specific total joint replacement prosthesis for bilateral TMJ replacement. Case report: A 22 year old young girl visited our outpatient clinic with a chief complaint of retruded chin and limited mouth opening for the last 15 years. After clinical and radiographic examination, her corrective surgery was virtually planned on Mimics software. The Implants were studied under simulated loading scenarios in ANSYS to understand the structural integrity of the implant for different loading conditions. Results: Maximum Von-Mises Stress on Condylar component is 151.9 MPa and Maximum Von-Mises Stress on Fossa component is 0.377 MPa. The minimum safety factor of the fossa component was about 15, which is safe enough to complete 100 million cycles. The maximum von-mises stress were detected at the screw holes in the condylar components of the implant. The screw holes were therefore the areas prone to highest chance of failure in the design. Conclusion: We conclude that FEA based biomechanical analysis is important prerequisite during customized reconstruction of TMJ. In today's scenario of patient specific TMJ reconstruction, FEA based designing and planning of stress distribution along the bone and calculation of maximum strain in the prosthesis, further aids in the proper designing of this implant and enhances the post-operative clinical results.
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spelling doaj-art-c244dcd7e4a74116a7aa87ac0e4f99892025-08-20T02:50:29ZengElsevierJournal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research2212-42682020-10-0110467467910.1016/j.jobcr.2020.07.013Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformityU. Vignesh0D. Mehrotra1S.M. Bhave2R. Katrolia3S. Sharma4Corresponding author.; Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IndiaDept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IndiaDept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IndiaDept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IndiaDept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, King George's Medical University, Lucknow, IndiaIntroduction: Finite element analysis (FEA) is a method to mimic the biomechanical behaviour of an object under various loading scenarios, and may be used during virtual planning of the TMJ prosthesis. Here we present an interesting case report where FEA was done to biomechanically evaluate patient specific total joint replacement prosthesis for bilateral TMJ replacement. Case report: A 22 year old young girl visited our outpatient clinic with a chief complaint of retruded chin and limited mouth opening for the last 15 years. After clinical and radiographic examination, her corrective surgery was virtually planned on Mimics software. The Implants were studied under simulated loading scenarios in ANSYS to understand the structural integrity of the implant for different loading conditions. Results: Maximum Von-Mises Stress on Condylar component is 151.9 MPa and Maximum Von-Mises Stress on Fossa component is 0.377 MPa. The minimum safety factor of the fossa component was about 15, which is safe enough to complete 100 million cycles. The maximum von-mises stress were detected at the screw holes in the condylar components of the implant. The screw holes were therefore the areas prone to highest chance of failure in the design. Conclusion: We conclude that FEA based biomechanical analysis is important prerequisite during customized reconstruction of TMJ. In today's scenario of patient specific TMJ reconstruction, FEA based designing and planning of stress distribution along the bone and calculation of maximum strain in the prosthesis, further aids in the proper designing of this implant and enhances the post-operative clinical results.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221242682030107XFinite element analysisPatient specific TMJ implantTMJ AnkylosisMaxillary cantFacial deformityAlloplastic TMJ reconstruction
spellingShingle U. Vignesh
D. Mehrotra
S.M. Bhave
R. Katrolia
S. Sharma
Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
Finite element analysis
Patient specific TMJ implant
TMJ Ankylosis
Maxillary cant
Facial deformity
Alloplastic TMJ reconstruction
title Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
title_full Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
title_fullStr Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
title_full_unstemmed Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
title_short Finite element analysis of patient-specific TMJ implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
title_sort finite element analysis of patient specific tmj implants to replace bilateral joints with simultaneous correction of facial deformity
topic Finite element analysis
Patient specific TMJ implant
TMJ Ankylosis
Maxillary cant
Facial deformity
Alloplastic TMJ reconstruction
url http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221242682030107X
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