O Método dos Elementos Finitos (MEF) é uma análise matemática que consiste na
discretização de um meio contínuo em pequenos elementos, mantendo as mesmas …

Empirical concepts describe the direction of the masticatory stress dissipation in the skull.
The scientific evidence of the trajectories and the magnitude of stress dissipation can help in …

INTRODUCTION: The purpose of this finite element study was to evaluate biomechanically 2
treatment modalities—maxillary protraction alone and in combination with maxillary …

A review of the literature reveals that the use of a cervical facebow headgear can modify
growth of the maxilla. Orthopedic forces that may be employed with headgears not only …

INTRODUCTION: In this finite element study, we compared the stress patterns along the
various craniofacial sutures with maxillary protraction with and without expansion …

The purpose of this study was to compare numerical simulation data derived from finite
element analysis (FEA) to experimental data on mini-implant loading. Nine finite element …

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to evaluate biomechanically the displacement
patterns of the facial bones in response to different headgear loading by using a higher …

The purpose of this study was to investigate the initial displacement of the upper dentition
and the nasomaxillary complex as a result of different directions of force application, and to …

Objectives: To assess the skeletal and dental effects of rapid maxillary expansion in a
patient with unilateral cleft deformity of secondary palate and alveolus using the finite …

Craniofacial bone strain upon orthopedic loading has rarely been characterized, despite its
fundamental importance in our understanding of the anabolic and catabolic effects of …