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Custom PEEK facial implants

nivenbJul 18, 2023
Hi, I'm currently planning on getting double jaw surgery including a sliding genioplasty to fix my anterior open-bite and mandibular retrusion. Jaw surgery should also improve my airway so less breathing through my mouth. After DJS, I want to get custom PEEK implants to improve the aesthetic components of my face. I want jaw angle implants and possibly cheek/orbital floor implants if necessary. How much would custom PEEK implants cost?

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Dr. Alejo Villarreal, DDS
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Answered on Jul 29, 2023
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