Computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty: a simple method to correct chin deviation

Abstract Background Different genioplasty techniques are applied for the adjustment of chin area deformities such as chin deviation. Results Thirty patients with simple facial asymmetry due to chin deviation underwent computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty. In this technique,...

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Main Authors: Seied Omid Keyhan, Abbas Azari, Parisa Yousefi, Behzad Cheshmi, Hamid Reza Fallahi, Mohammad Amin Valipour
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2020-10-01
Series:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40902-020-00278-z
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Summary:Abstract Background Different genioplasty techniques are applied for the adjustment of chin area deformities such as chin deviation. Results Thirty patients with simple facial asymmetry due to chin deviation underwent computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty. In this technique, a surgical guide was used to cut a bone strip from the side where the chin should be transferred to; then, the same bone strip was used for the filling of the gap that was formed on the opposite side. Conclusion According to the experience gained from this study, the authors believe that computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty is a simple and reliable technique for patients with facial asymmetry due to chin deviation.
ISSN:2288-8586