Will a chin implant negatively impact future braces?

Question

I'm having a rhinoplasty, septoplasty, and a chin implant (medium size, silicone material) done in a few months. I also need braces (2nd time) and will likely get them after healing from the surgery. My question is, will the chin implant (or rhinoplasty) negatively impact the braces? Is it okay to get braces after these surgeries? I am a 23yrold female.

Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS, FACS · Answer

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be better treated with other facial surgery (orthognathic surgery), although a chin augmentation may be an option at a later time. These patients should seek the advice of a plastic surgeon to determine which course is right for them. Here is some information to help you make this decision: Candidates for Chin Augmentation - Patients whose chin profiles are weak but have normally functioning jaws are candidates for Chin Augmentation. Many of these candidates have used injectable fillers in the past to strengthen the protrusion of their chins, but are looking for a permanent solution. If you are one of these patients, then you are a likely candidate for chin augmentation

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Placement of a chin implant has no bearing on the orthodontic treatment for straightening teeth.  Chin implants are placed below the tooth roots and are placed directly over the mandibular bone on the front part of the chin.  It certainly acceptable to undergo the chin implant before, during, or after orthodontic braces treatment.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

There is no correlation between a chin implant and orthodontic appliances. One does to affect how the other one creates its anatomic effects.

Majid Jamali, DMD · Answer

it shouldn't affect it. I'm more concerned about your small chin and needing braces for second time. These are signs of having small jaw.

Robert E. Zaworski, MD (retired) · Answer

There is no correlation between chin implant and braces.  One will not affect the other.  Best wishes!

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