Nonlinear Biomechanical Characteristics of the Schneiderian Membrane: Experimental Study and Numerical Modeling

Figure 1

(a) Elongation test using a loading machine (BOSE) clamped on both ends of the sinus membrane strips (b) at the beginning of elongation (c) and continuously stretched (d) until tearing.

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