Fig. 3
From: Evaluation of stiffness-matched, 3D-printed, NiTi mandibular graft fixation in an ovine model
a Surface detection for an osteotomy in a diastema region. b Design of NiTi stiffness-matched mandibular graft fixation plate. c Mandibular plate geometry and orthogonal strut porous infill showing unit cell architecture. d Image featuring LPBF additively manufactured stiffness-matched NiTi fixation plate for engrafted mandible. e Osteotomy VSP: from the left-cutting guide (dashed lines demonstrate osteotomy planes), osteotomy of diastema region, engrafted sheep mandible. f VSP of screw location and length; screws 1–3 are located in anterior bone; screws 4 and 5 are located in bone graft; screws 6–8 are located in posterior bone. g Intraoperative image featuring a NiTi fixation plate that has been successfully attached to the sheep’s mandible