Could chin implant be displaced during Brazilian jiu-jitsu?

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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?

Michal Brichacek, MD · Answer

For any patients who are involved in contact sports, I suggest avoiding the use of silicone chin implants as they can certainly become displaced or loose from repeated trauma. A chin implant is still an option for you, but I would suggest using MEDPOR. Bone will actually grow into this implant, making it extremely strong.

Elcin Ariturk, MD · Answer

Facial implants usually fixed with screws. Even Jaw, chin or cheek implants fixed there is a minor chance of displacing during performing martial arts. My suggestion is waiting until all soft tissue covers the implant. It is really hard to give any time for this but around 3 months time all soft tissue will cover the implant and displacing chance will be reduced.

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