Prediction of jaw opening function after mandibular reconstruction using subject-specific musculoskeletal modelling

Junpeng Chen, Jing Wang, Jianqiao Guo*, Xinyue Wang, Yanfeng Kang, Yang Wang, Chuanbin Guo*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Background: Mandibular reconstruction patients often suffer abnormalities in the mandibular kinematics. In silico simulations, such as musculoskeletal modelling, can be used to predict post-operative mandibular kinematics. It is important to validate the mandibular musculoskeletal model and analyse the factors influencing its accuracy. Objectives: To investigate the jaw opening-closing movements after mandibular reconstruction, as predicted by the subject-specific musculoskeletal model, and the factors influencing its accuracy. Methods: Ten mandibular reconstruction patients were enrolled in this study. Cone-beam computed tomography images, mandibular movements, and surface electromyogram signals were recorded preoperatively. A subject-specific mandibular musculoskeletal model was established to predict surgical outcomes using patient-averaged muscle parameter changes as model inputs. Jaw bone geometry was replaced by surgical planning results, and the muscle insertion sites were registered based on the non-rigid iterative closest point method. The predicted jaw kinematic data were validated based on 6-month post-operative measurements. Correlations between the prediction accuracy and patient characteristics (age, pathology and surgical scope) were further analysed. Results: The root mean square error (RMSE) for lower incisor displacement was 31.4%, and the error for peak magnitude of jaw opening was 4.9 mm. Age, post-operative infection and radiotherapy influenced the prediction accuracy. The amount of masseter detachment showed little correlation with jaw opening. Conclusion: The mandibular musculoskeletal model successfully predicted short-range jaw opening functions after mandibular reconstruction. It provides a novel surgical planning method to predict the risk of developing trismus.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1050-1060
Number of pages11
JournalJournal of Oral Rehabilitation
Volume51
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2024

Keywords

  • mandibular reconstruction
  • multibody dynamics
  • musculoskeletal model
  • range of motion
  • subject-specific modelling
  • surgical planning

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