Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 5 , Pages 973-985 , May 2009

Biomechanical Optimization of Bone Plates Used in Rigid Fixation of Mandibular Fractures

  • Scott T. Lovald, PhD, MEME, MBA

      Affiliations

    • Research Assistant, Mechanical Engineering Department, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence and reprint requests to Dr Lovald: 1909 Gold Ave SE #1, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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  • Jon D. Wagner, MD, DDS

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
    • ,
  • Bret Baack, MD

      Affiliations

    • Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

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 The authors acknowledge the support of Satyrne Medical.

PII: S0278-2391(09)00040-8

doi: 10.1016/j.joms.2008.12.032

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Volume 67, Issue 5 , Pages 973-985 , May 2009

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