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Good question. Chin implants may be placed internally through the gums or externally with a skin incision under the chin. If you are getting a routine cleaning or basic dental work like fillings I would wait at least 4 weeks if placed externally and 6 weeks internally. Also wait longer if more than routine dental work is being performed. Speak to your dentist and surgeon for definitive answers as only they know what was done and is planned.
I would wait at least 6 weeks after placement of an implant prior to any dental procedures.Good luck!
Always best to ask your operative surgeon. If you were my private pattern I would want at least a 2 month interval...
With a short chin associated with lip strain, the best procedure is a sliding genioplasty because it moves the bone and the attached mentalis muscle. This corrects the anatomic basis for both problems.
Recurrent swelling and resolution with antibiotics leads me to believe that you might have a low grade infection of the implant. Please see your plastic surgeon as soon as possible for an evaluation and recommendations.
Everyone has some degree of facial asymmetry. You do have some asymmetry which can be treated. You have a smaller jaw (mandibular angle) on one side which can be enhanced with Radiesse for a quick, easy treatment. You would also benefit from filler to the chin or a chin implant...
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...
When one has a significant under and overbite occlusal relationship, the chin/jaw are deficient in both a horizontal and vertical dimension. This is best corrected by a special chin implant, a vertical lengthening chin implant that brings the chin down and forward at the same time. This has...
The photograph demonstrates significant fatty deposits in the neck, and a mildly weak chin profile. A neck lift with a small chin implant can help give a better jawline definition without having to worry about in mental labial sulcus. For many examples, please see the video and...
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