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From: Displacement and stress distribution of the craniomaxillofacial complex under different surgical conditions: a three-dimensional finite element analysis of fracture mechanics

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Reconstruction and process of a three-dimensional finite elements analysis of a mesh model. a Craniomaxillofacial complex and meshwork of the palatal suture. b Nonsurgical-assisted arch expansion. c Lateral osteotomy-assisted maxillary palatal expansion. d LeFort I osteotomy-assisted maxillary palatal expansion. e Loading positions. f Red arrows denote measurement positions

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