Table 5.
The clinician should realize that with activation of the RME appliance he/she is also forces on other structures that may or may not be beneficial for the patient [42].
| Sutures | Maximum von Mises Stress Values, kg/mm2 | Minimum von Mises Stress Values, kg/mm2 | Average von Mises Stress Values, kg/mm2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internasal | 55.4 | 7.22 | 19.18 |
| Nasofrontal | 32.7 | 8.13 | 15.82 |
| Nasomaxillary | 25.6 | 12.8 | 19.46 |
| Frontomaxillary | 9.38 | 8.11 | 8.67 |
| Zygomaticomaxillary | 8.95 | 2.85 | 5.71 |
| Zygomaticofrontal | 33.0 | 4.11 | 14.42 |
| Zygomaticotemporal | 9.27 | 1.99 | 5.24 |
Computational result of the Von-Mises stress distribution on the various sutures of the craniofacial complex following 5 mm of transverse expansion.