Chin Implant after Mandibular Advancement?

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I was curious if there are any risks to getting a chin implant after having mandibular advancement surgery? For context, I had mandibular advancement surgery around 10 years ago and I’m looking to get a chin implant but concerned about the stress on my jaw and chin. I’m also slightly concerned about bone erosion with the implant. Does this happen with all chin implants?

Michael P. Morrissette, DDS, FACS · Answer

It is very common in our practice to perform a lengthening genioplasty followed by a chin implant in cases of severe recession. I perform the genioplasty first and then the chin implant 6 months later. I prefer to place the chin implant from a submental approach to decrease the risk of infection. I think that it is important to secure the chin implant with small bone screws to minimize the risk of bone resorption.

Jeffrey H. Spiegel, MD · Answer

Yes, a chin implant after jaw surgery is definitely possible. We'll want to know more about the type of surgery you had and where any metal is located. But, I've done this many times without a problem.  Bone erosion from implants are possible, but, they rarely are meaningful.  In 23 years I've never seen a problem from that.

William Portuese, MD · Answer

Yes indeed, it's certainly possible to undergo a chin implant after mandibular advancement. A full set of facial photographs from all angles are required to make a determination if your candidate for the procedure, and determine how recessive your mandible currently is. Chin implants can be placed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure which takes about 30 minutes. Bone remodeling occurs around the implant, but it's never been an issue in over 30 years in practice

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