Dental work after or before chin implant?

Hello! Thank you for your question! Numbness after any surgical procedure is expected for several weeks to months following. As the nerves to the area are traumatized and will then experience a temporary neuropraxia, a transient loss of nerve conduction. This usually resolves over the...

Thanks for the question. There's no age limit or ideal age for Chin Implant. However, patients must be over 18 years of age.

The decision to undergo surgery should not be taken lightly. When properly executed, plastic surgery can be an important adjunct in positively impacting the cosmetic appearance of someone's chin, nose, and facial features. Consult a board-certified facial plastic surgeon or a general plastic ...

If you are not having any issues with the chin implant or the appearance of your chin, I would recommend not doing anything.  It is not unusual to see some bone resorption from a chin implant on x-rays but this is usually not the case clinically.  Normally, no treatment is needed.  

Without an exam your question cannot be answered.  You will need to see an Oral/Maxillofacial surgeon to see if othognathic surgery, genioplasty or using an implant is best for your specific case. It should be noted that patients with severely weak jaws or abnormally functioning jaws may be b...