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This scoping review maps and synthesizes the existing literature on 3D-FEA studies investigating the internal fixation of mandibular condylar fractures and explores, in a descriptive manner, differences in methodological focus between European and non-European research centers.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>PubMed and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Original English-language research articles using 3D-FEA to evaluate internal fixation of mandibular condylar fractures were included. Data were extracted using a standardized charting form.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      Thirty-six studies met the inclusion criteria. European studies (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200912) predominantly focused on development of novel plate designs and mechanical testing protocols, whereas Asian and other nationality studies (\n                      <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u200924) emphasized material comparisons between titanium and bioabsorbable systems, patient-specific modeling, and loading condition analysis. Consensus findings include: (1) double-plate fixation provides superior stability; (2) among 3D plate designs, trapezoid plates demonstrate the best performance for subcondylar and condylar base fractures, whereas alpha and lambda plates may be preferable for condylar neck fractures; (3) plate positioning along the posterolateral ramus border and anterolateral sigmoid notch (A+B configuration) offers optimal biomechanical performance; and (4) contralateral molar clenching produces the highest stress concentrations.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Across the included FEA studies, the A+B double-plate configuration was the most consistently reported biomechanically favorable approach for both titanium and bioabsorbable systems; the trapezoid plate performed best for subcondylar and condylar base fractures, and two-screw osteosynthesis was effective for condylar head fractures. 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