I had a surgery 12 years ago in France and never thought that I should take this metal plate out because the surgeon told me I could either leave it or take it out but I have several concerns., I have a little fold on the cin; I am wondering if I take the screws and plate out will enhance the projection. I have had several root canals done and I am wondering if it's not due to this procedure because it was only on the lower front teeth.
2 photos
Answers (3)
From board-certified doctors and trusted medical professionals
You are correct in that you lack vertical length to our jaw angles. Without front view pictures no comment can be made as to whether they need width as well. Computer imaging would help you determine if any changes need to be done to the chin once the jaw angles are lengthened. I suspect that...
A chin reduction done through a submental approach can change your pointy long chin to a shorter and more rounder one. The chin bone needs to be reduced both vertically and horizontally and this may also require some soft tissue removal as well. It is also possible that an intraoral bony...
I am so sorry that you are experiencing this. Mentalis muscle re-suspension is not difficult to perform but the outcomes are unpredictable. The best time and most consistent results are gained at the time of the original surgery.