Mechanical characterization of composite material focused on maxillofacial applications

Abstract

The importance of mechanical testing in research of new 
materials capable of being used as replacement elements for 
maxillofacial structure are essential, and has the objective to
guarantee its proper structural operation once implanted; that 
is why, this paper focuses on get the mechanical properties 
in bending and compression of a new composite material 
based on Isophthalic resin, bone, hydroxyapatite and stainless 
steel. The information obtained is used in a virtual and static
assembly, whose components are: the section of prosthesis and 
condyle, the remaining mandibular bone structure and fixing 
screws. In this assembly, the mechanical properties of the 
elements are independent, in order to obtain real and relevant 
data of it´s behavior, in other words, determine from the 
mechanical point of view, if it can be used in the manufacture 
of maxillofacial prosthesis.