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Thickness optimization of auricular silicone scaffold based on finite element analysis
Tao Jiang1, Jianzhong Shang1, Li Tang1
1Department of Mechanical Engineering, National University of Defense Technology, No. 109 Deya Road, Kaifu District, Changsha 410073, Hunan province, PR China.
Abstract:
An optimized thickness of a transplantable auricular silicone scaffold was researched. The original image data were acquired from CT scans, and reverse modeling technology was used to build a digital 3D model of an auricle. The transplant process was simulated in ANSYS Workbench by finite element analysis (FEA), solid scaffolds were manufactured based on the FEA results, and the transplantable artificial auricle was finally obtained with an optimized thickness, as well as sufficient intensity and hardness. This paper provides a reference for clinical transplant surgery.
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