STUDY OF STRESS-STRAIN STATE OF MATHEMATICAL MODEL OF JAWS USING THE FINITE-ELEMENTS METHOD
This work is devoted to the study of the stress-strain state (SSS) model by using the finite-elements method (FEM) of jaw-bones (the system of lower jaw (LJ) - upper jaw (UJ)) and is the next step in understanding the mechanism of mastication as one of the main functions of the maxillofacial system (MFS). At the same time, reliable information about SSS of the LJ and UJ bones with account of the peculiarities of their anatomical and topographical structure will, firstly, reveal the main regularities of the jaw bone deformations. It will make possible to choose prosthetic appliances that will provide the minimum level of intensity of atrophic processes in supporting tissues and the most favorable biomechanical interaction of bone structures, soft tissues and elements of the prosthetic appliance. The results of mathematical calculations allowed to identify the characteristic features of the deformation and interaction of the LJ and UJ bones, which will ensure a scientifically based choice of those prosthetic appliances contributing to the most prolonged and normal functioning of the maxillofacial system in general.