Mechanical Strength Study of a Cranial Implant Using Computational Tools

The human head is sometimes subjected to impact loads that lead to skull fracture or other injuries that require the removal of part of the skull, which is called craniectomy. Consequently, the removed portion is replaced using autologous bone or alloplastic material. The aim of this work is to deve...

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Main Authors: Pedro O. Santos, Gustavo P. Carmo, Ricardo J. Alves de Sousa, Fábio A. O. Fernandes, Mariusz Ptak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-01-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/2/878