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Could chin implant be displaced during Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

Ryan599187Jun 6, 2022
I do Brazilian Jiujitsu which is a grappling sport similar to wrestling. There is a lot of holding of necks and headlock type positions which I’m worried may cause a chin implant to become displaced. Is this a legitimate concern? Is it necessary for the jaw to get broken for the implant to become displaced? Or can it become displaced through getting pushed or squeezed out of place?

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