Genioplasty in Contemporary Orthognathic Surgery

In contemporary orthognathic surgery planning, the genium/chin constitutes an important part that contributes to the maxillofacial profile. The aesthetics of the lower face is affected by the position of the genium which makes reestablishment of genial morphology an essential component. It is hence necessary to evaluate the genium objectively on its individual merit, and any discrepancy is addressed accordingly. This review presents an overview of contemporary genioplasty techniques, their applications, and considerations on stability, osteosynthesis, complications, and the future developments.

Source: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinics - November 3, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Mrunalini Ramanathan, Elavenil Panneerselvam, Anantanarayanan Parameswaran, Takahiro Kanno Source Type: research