Title | Towards predicting biomechanical consequences of jaw reconstruction |
Publication Type | Journal Article |
Year of Publication | 2008 |
Authors | Stavness, I., A. G. Hannam, J. E. Lloyd, and S. Fels |
Journal | Conf Proc IEEE Eng Med Biol Soc |
Volume | 2008 |
Pagination | 4567-70 |
Abstract | We are developing dynamic computer models of surgical jaw reconstructions in order to determine the effect of altered musculoskeletal structure on the biomechanics of mastication. We aim to predict post-reconstruction deficits in jaw motion and force production. To support these research goals we have extended our biomechanics simulation toolkit, ArtiSynth [1], with new methods relevant to surgical planning. The principle features of ArtiSynth include simulation of constrained rigid-bodies, volume-preserving finite-element methods for deformable bodies, contact between bodies, and muscle models. We are adding model editing capabilities and muscle activation optimization to facilitate progress on post-surgical simulation. Our software and research directions are focused on upper-airway and cranio-facial anatomy, however the toolset and methodology are applicable to other musculoskeletal systems. |
URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4650229 |
DOI | 10.1109/IEMBS.2008.4650229 |