I'm getting a chin implant soon but the doctor I'm going to doesn't use screws. I'm very scared of the implant repositioning and/or moving. He did say he "stitches it into place" but I'm concerned that's not enough. Is this a valid concern?
December 3, 2024
Answer: Chin Implant Mobility A properly placed chin implant is placed under the periosteum of your mandible in a very precise, snug pocket. The periosteum is a very tight tissue lining that is not flexible, so your implant is highly unlikely to be mobile. I also use sutures to temporarily secure the implant. Long term, there is no real added advantage of a screw versus absorbable suture.
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December 3, 2024
Answer: Chin Implant Mobility A properly placed chin implant is placed under the periosteum of your mandible in a very precise, snug pocket. The periosteum is a very tight tissue lining that is not flexible, so your implant is highly unlikely to be mobile. I also use sutures to temporarily secure the implant. Long term, there is no real added advantage of a screw versus absorbable suture.
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December 3, 2024
Answer: Chin implant Thank you for posting your question here!When it comes to chin implants the pocket dissection is key , the pocket should be be placed in the sub-periosteal plane and should be snug to keep the implant in place , that being said different implants are treated differently , silicone implants are almost never screwed in place , but medpor ones are usually screwed in place.I hope this helps, best of luck!
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December 3, 2024
Answer: Chin implant Thank you for posting your question here!When it comes to chin implants the pocket dissection is key , the pocket should be be placed in the sub-periosteal plane and should be snug to keep the implant in place , that being said different implants are treated differently , silicone implants are almost never screwed in place , but medpor ones are usually screwed in place.I hope this helps, best of luck!
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