Nonlinear Biomechanical Characteristics of the Schneiderian Membrane: Experimental Study and Numerical Modeling

Objective. The aim of this study is to quantify the nonlinear mechanical behavior of the Schneiderian membrane. Methods. Thirty cadaveric maxillary sinus membrane specimens were divided into the elongation testing group and the perforation testing group. Mechanical experimental measurements were tak...

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Main Authors: Min Zhai, Haode Cheng, Jing Yuan, Xin Wang, Bing Li, Dehua Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/2829163