Avoiding Bone Resorption Under Plastic Chin Implants

1 August 1973

journal article
research article
Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery

Vol. 98 (2) , 100-101
https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1973.00780020106007

Abstract

Bone resorption associated with chin augmentation procedures is thought to be due to pressure on the bone exerted by the implanted materials. A technique minimizing such pressure is described, using multiple small, soft silicone rubber (Silastic) sponge implants, inserted extra-orally with minimum undermining immediately above the periosteum. Postoperative examinations have revealed no indications of bony changes in patients subjected to this technique.

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