Investigation of a Modified Novel Technique in Bilateral Sagittal Splitting Osteotomy Fixation: Finite Element Analysis and In Vitro Biomechanical Test

Table 1

Forces of occlusion exerted by the major muscles applied onto the mandible in the finite element analysis.

Muscle	Force ()
	Right masseter (MR)	5.125	77.6875	8.7
Left masseter (ML)	-5.125	77.6875	8.7
Right temporalis (TR)	1.35	6.1	-7.5
Left temporalis (TL)	-1.35	6.1	-7.5
Right medial pterygoid (PR)	70.19	168.9	-38.65
Left medial pterygoid (PL)	-70.19	168.9	-38.65