Hi! I’m a 42 yr old female with severely recessed chin! I’m looking into Invisalign for my teeth, but realize I won’t be happy until I fix my chin as well! I’m not sure if A chin implant would be enough or if I need the sliding genioplasty?! I prob could get a double jaw surgery but don’t want to get that involved! :(((( please any opinions!!!!!!
August 18, 2022
Answer: Would I benefit from a sliding genioplasty versus chin implant A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon in a hospital setting under general anesthesia with an overnight stay. It's much more invasive, and is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Sometimes both the upper jaw the lower jaw have to be done. In our practice, placement of a chin implant is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. We place the Chin implant through a small submental incision. A chin implant will have no bearing on the way the teeth fit together.
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August 18, 2022
Answer: Would I benefit from a sliding genioplasty versus chin implant A sliding genioplasty is performed by an oral surgeon in a hospital setting under general anesthesia with an overnight stay. It's much more invasive, and is usually performed when the teeth are significantly out of alignment. Sometimes both the upper jaw the lower jaw have to be done. In our practice, placement of a chin implant is performed under local anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. We place the Chin implant through a small submental incision. A chin implant will have no bearing on the way the teeth fit together.
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Get an accurate assessment first Good aesthetic procedures always start with an accurate and competent assessment. I would definitely consult with oral surgeons regardless of what procedure you choose. Alternatively if you find plastic surgeons with craniofacial surgery background who do the same type of procedures and that would work as well. John advancement would be ideal but regardless you would benefit from a sliding genioplasty Or any form of augmentation of your chin. It is however not just a weak chin but also a small mandible so talk to those who specialize in assessing these conditions which tend to be oral surgeons.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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August 23, 2022
Answer: Get an accurate assessment first Good aesthetic procedures always start with an accurate and competent assessment. I would definitely consult with oral surgeons regardless of what procedure you choose. Alternatively if you find plastic surgeons with craniofacial surgery background who do the same type of procedures and that would work as well. John advancement would be ideal but regardless you would benefit from a sliding genioplasty Or any form of augmentation of your chin. It is however not just a weak chin but also a small mandible so talk to those who specialize in assessing these conditions which tend to be oral surgeons.Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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