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

timessquare12Nov 26, 2014
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.

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Dr. Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD
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Dr. Majid Jamali, DMD
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