Could This Be a Chin Implant Infection?

January 23, 2011
Asked By:J Q in Austin, Texas

Hi, I had my chin implants done 3 years ago. 2 weeks ago started feeling pain when trying opening mouth wide. The pain is under my right ear.ENT told me it could be due to the orthodontic treatment dat I am undergoing and I did not tell him that I had chin implants done. Could this be due to implant infection ? What are the symptoms of chin implant infection ? Also, can orthodontic treatment of upper jaw effect the chin implant ?

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March 1, 2016

Answer: Possible chin implant infection

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Otto Joseph Placik, MDBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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March 1, 2016

Answer: Possible chin implant infection

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March 2, 2011

Answer: Painful to open mouth 3 years after chin implant

Thomas A. Lamperti, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
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March 2, 2011

Answer: Painful to open mouth 3 years after chin implant

Thomas A. Lamperti, MDBoard Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
February 4, 2011

Answer: Ear pain- chin implant infection vs TMJ problem

February 4, 2011

Answer: Ear pain- chin implant infection vs TMJ problem

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February 28, 2020

Answer: Chin Implant Infecions Are Very Uncommon With Most Types of Implant Materials

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January 27, 2011

Answer: Possible infection

January 27, 2011

Answer: Possible infection

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