Do chin implants harm the gums or teeth?

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I had a chin implant placed 4 weeks ago and still have tightness around the chin area. I had tingling sensations around my teeth during the recovery and fear that it may be causing pressure/pulling on my gums. Can chin implants cause damage to these structures early on? Most of the tingling sensations have subsided in the teeth; however, I am still paranoid with the pulling sensation. Is this something that I should be worried about?

Earl Stephenson, Jr., MD, DDS, MBA · Answer

If chin implants are inappropriate placed or the surgeon is unfamiliar with the anatomy these structures can be injured.  If the tingling has subsided the pressure will also subside.  You are only 4 weeks out from surgery.

Ali Sajjadian, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Satine502,A more accurate answer to your question cannot be given without knowing the way the implant was placed. If it was placed under your chin, the tightness you are feeling is not abnormal and should subside with time.  This method has not harmed the gums or teeth in my experience. The implant could have also been placed on the inside of the mouth. However, this technique also should not harm the gums and teeth if done properly. I hope this helps,Dr. Ali Sajjadian

Thomas A. Lamperti, MD · Answer

A chin implant should harm the teeth or gums. It is normal to have tightness in the area after surgery in my experience. If your incision was made inside your mouth you may have issues with your incision by your gun line but you would need your surgeon to examine your mouth to assess that further.

S. Randolph Waldman, MD · Answer

There is not harm to either the gums or teeth from an appropriately placed chin implant.  IN fact this procedure is extremely safe with less than a 3%  incidence of complications in my experience.

Francis R. Palmer, III, MD (retired) · Answer

You didn't mention how the implant was placed.  If the incision was made under the chin, any tingling or tightness  will eventually go away.   A chin implant placed under the chin will not effect teeth or gums.

Sheldon S. Kabaker, MD FACS (retired) · Answer

As you noting, abnormal sensations are starting to go away and should likely be all gone by 6 months. Tooth damage does not occur after chin implantation.

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