How much projection can a jaw implant add on each side? I think a custom implant will be good in my case since i'll probably need more than 11mm (on each side) due to a a very narrow jaw. My chin and jaw has good development; except for the fact that it is narrower than my facial width. Is 15mm on each side (TOTAL 30mm) considerable with a custom implant? Also, will a larger implant cause more bone resorption compared to a smaller implant on the long run?
Answers (4)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
...this is common and frequent with chin implants in spite their popularity.
Chin implants have many disadvantages:
-visibility, static or with facial gestures / smiliing
-artificialness, fake look, evidence of implant presence
-limited lack of versatility, they do not provice vertical...
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...
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...