9 months sliding genioplasty I have mild pain and a cracking noise. Is it just healing or will I need a revision?

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Had a sliding genioplasty about 9 months ago and I have some mild pain and cracking noise near the fracture site more or so when i stretch the chin. Is this a sign of a underlying problem that requires revision, if so please square me away with recommendations to a great jaw surgeon.

Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD · Answer

This sound does not necessarily suggest that any type of revision is needed. It is unusual so far out from the surgery but getting a recent x-ray would be helpful to identify what the source may be. Sliding genioplasties heal remarkably well and such problems as non-unions or broken metal hardware are exceedingly very rare. It would also be helpful to know what the amount of bony movements were for your sliding genioplasty.

Majid Jamali, DMD · Answer

You might want to discuss this with your surgeon. He/she should take an X-ray and evaluate things like failure oh screws or plates.

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