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Can chin implants shift from eating solid/chewy foods and or licking your teeth?

DerrickS
Sure we've all been there. Got some food stuck between your teeth or back in the corner of your mouth and my question is if it is possible for a chin implant to move/shift about 1-2 weeks postop due to chewing on food or from using your tongue to let loose any leftover food from your teeth. Reason why this concerns me is because when you use your tongue to clean your teeth you shift your jaw which moves your chin. Is it possible for an implant with no screws to move in a situation such as this?

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