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Biomechanical influence of anchorages on orthodontic space closing mechanics by sliding method
This study aims to analyse the stress distributions and initial displacements of teeth during the space closing stage through a three-dimensional...
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Surface Contact Features, Impact Obliquity, and Preimpact Rotational Motion in Concussive Helmet-to-Ground Impacts: Assessment via a New Impact Test Device
This paper reports the development of a test device for replicating unique features of concussion-causing helmet-to-ground impacts. Helmet-to-ground...
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Feasibility of extracting tissue material properties via cohesive elements: a finite element approach to probe insertion procedures in non-invasive spine surgeries
Modeling the mechanical behavior of soft tissue probe insertion remains a challenging endeavor due to involved interdependent phenomena comprising...
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Mechanical Characterization of Ring Pessary Folding
PurposeUnderstanding the mechanical properties of current pessaries is important to improve on existing designs and innovate on novel solutions. Our...
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Computational Investigation of Vessel Injury Due to Catheter Tracking During Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Catheter reaction forces during transcatheter valve replacement (TAVR) may result in injury to the vessel or plaque rupture, triggering distal...
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Trochanteric Nails for the Reduction of Intertrochanteric Fractures: A Biomechanical Analysis Based on Finite Element Analysis and DIC System
PurposeIntertrochanteric fractures are common among femoral fractures in the elderly population. The trochanteric nail is a standard internal fixator...
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Antifriction Mechanism of Longitudinal Vibration-Assisted Insertion in DBS
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an effective treatment for Parkinson's disease. The insertion of brain tissue is an important procedure that affects...
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Pathological hemodynamic changes and leukocyte transmigration disrupt the blood–spinal cord barrier after spinal cord injury
BackgroundBlood–spinal cord barrier (BSCB) disruption is a key event after spinal cord injury (SCI), which permits unfavorable blood-derived...
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Investigating the Effects of a Kinematic Gait Parameter-Based Haptic Cue on Toe Clearance in Parkinson’s Patients
Recurrent falls pose a significant challenge for Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients and are a leading cause of disability in this population. One...
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Stress analysis of self-tightness metal sealing against ultrahigh pressure medium
Stress is one of the most important factors in metal-to-metal sealing. In this paper, two methods (theoretical and empirical) were adopted to...
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Comparison of Short Implant, Angled Implant, Distal Extension and Grafting Methods for Atrophic Maxillary Posterior Region: a Finite Element Study
PurposeThe objective of the study was to determine the most ideal of four different implant-prosthesis treatment combinations that can be used for...
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Finite Element Analysis of a Novel Anatomical Locking Guide Plate for Anterior Column and Posterior Hemi-Transverse Acetabular Fractures
PurposeThe increasing worldwide prevalence of anterior column-posterior hemi-transverse fracture (ACPHTF) brings formidable challenges to orthopaedic...
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A Computational Framework Examining the Mechanical Behaviour of Bare and Polymer-Covered Self-Expanding Laser-Cut Stents
PurposePolymer covered stents have demonstrated promising clinical outcomes with improved patency rates compared to traditional bare-metal stents....
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An Assessment of Sikh Turban’s Head Protection in Bicycle Incident Scenarios
Due to religious tenets, Sikh population wear turbans and are exempted from wearing helmets in several countries. However, the extent of protection...
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Experimental and Theoretical Brownian Dynamics Analysis of Ion Transport During Cellular Electroporation of E. coli Bacteria
Escherichia coli bacterium is a rod-shaped organism composed of a complex double membrane structure. Knowledge of electric field driven ion transport...
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Shear Stress, Myogenic Response, and Blood Flow Autoregulation
The vascular activity is tonically regulated by two major hemodynamic variations: a force parallel to the blood flow brushing against the endothelial...
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Computational Modelling for Managing Pathways to Cartilage Failure
Over several decades the perception and therefore description of articular cartilageCartilage changed substantially. It has transitioned from being...
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Biomechanical evaluation of various rigid internal fixation modalities for condylar-base-associated multiple mandibular fractures: A finite element analysis
Condylar-base-associated multiple mandibular fractures are more prevalent than single ones. Direct trauma to mandibular symphysis, body or angle are...
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Biomechanical influence of plate configurations on mandible subcondylar fracture fixation: a finite element study
Mandible subcondylar fractures have very high complication rate, yet there is no consensus on suitable plate design for optimal patient outcomes. Our...
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Mechanobiology of Arterial Hypertension
Enhanced mechanical forces are imposed on small and large vessels in hypertension. The enhanced transmural pressure increases predominantly...