Chin augmentation with bone transplantation from the mandible.
- Author:
Jin-chao LUO
1
;
Lai GUI
;
Zhi-yong ZHANG
;
Li TENG
;
Feng NIU
;
Gi JIN
;
De-lin XIA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Bone Transplantation; methods; Chin; surgery; Female; Humans; Male; Mandible; surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures; methods; Transplantation, Autologous; Treatment Outcome
- From: Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery 2004;20(2):104-105
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo explore a new method for mentoplasty.
METHODSThe bilateral prominent mandibular angle or outer lamina was resected through the intraoral approach. The resected bone fragments were shaped and rigid fixed to the chin with miniplates and screws.
RESULTSA total of 30 patients (28 females, 2 males) accepted chin augmentation with this method. The mandibular angle bone was used in 20 cases and the mandibular outer lamina was used in 10 cases. The operative results were satisfactory, and the patient's facial contour was improved substantially.
CONCLUSIONNo rejection reaction was found after this procedure. Chin augmentation with autogenous mandibular bone is an ideal method for genioplasty.
