Atik, FatihAtaç, Mustafa SancarÖzkan, ArifKılınç, YelizArslan, Mustafa2020-04-302020-04-3020161119-3077https://doi.org/10.4103/1119-3077.179292https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12684/2941Arslan, Mustafa/0000-0003-4882-5063; OZKAN, Arif/0000-0002-1288-6166WOS: 000373597800018PubMed: 27022805Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the mechanical behavior of different rigid fixation methods in mandibular angle fractures. Materials and Methods: Three different three-dimensional finite element models of the mandible were developed to simulate the biomechanical responses of titanium plates and screws. The fracture lines were fixed with double 4-hole straight, 4-hole square, and 5-hole Y plates with monocortical screws. 150 N incisal occlusal loads were simulated on the models. The commercial ANSYS software was utilized to calculate the Von Mises stresses on fixative appliances. Results: The highest Von Mises stress values were observed in the Y plate, whereas the lowest stress values have been found in the square plate. Conclusions: The use of square plate led to better stability and lower mechanical stresses than other techniques.en10.4103/1119-3077.179292info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessBone platesbone screwsfinite element analysisjaw fixation techniquesmandiblemandibular fracturesArticle193386390WOS:000373597800018Q3Q4