Biomechanical Analysis of Various Reconstructive Methods for the Mandibular Body and Ramus Defect Using a Free Vascularized Fibula Flap

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(a, c) The mechanical distribution in S3 in the SU, SD, DU, DD, and DO models under vertical and inclined loading conditions of 100 N, respectively. (b, d) Histograms comparing the maximum values of stress, strain, and displacement in S3 in the five models under vertical and inclined loading conditions of 100 N, respectively.

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