Vertical height augmentation genioplasty using autogenous bone harvested from proximal segments after vertical ramus osteotomy

The chin profile is an important factor that affects facial aesthetics. Despite the favourable results of alloplastic and allogenic materials used for vertical height augmentation genioplasty (VHAG), there is a risk of infection and graft rejection.1 An interpositional iliac bone graft can provide stable results but has donor-site morbidity.2

Source: The British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - July 3, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: J.-Y. Kim, J.-K. Kim, J.H. Park, Y.-S. Jung Tags: Technical note Source Type: research