Addressing Model Uncertainties in Finite Element Simulation of Electrically Stimulated Implants for Critical-Size Mandibular Defects
Hendrikje Raben,
Peer Wolfgang Kämmerer,
Ursula van Rienen
Abstract:Objective: Electrical stimulation is known to enhance bone healing. Novel electrostimulating devices are currently being developed for the treatment of critical-size bone defects in the mandible. Previous numerical models of these devices did not account for possible uncertainties in the input data. We present the numerical model of an electrically stimulated minipig mandible, including optimization and uncertainty quantification (UQ) methods that allow us to determine the most influential parameters. Methods:… Show more
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