Computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty: a simple method to correct chin deviation
10.1186/s40902-020-00278-z
- Author:
Seied Omid KEYHAN
1
;
Abbas AZARI
;
Parisa YOUSEFI
;
Behzad CHESHMI
;
Hamid Reza FALLAHI
;
Mohammad Amin VALIPOUR
Author Information
1. CMFRC, National Advance Center for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction, Tehran, Iran
- Publication Type:Methodology
- From:Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
2020;42(1):36-
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Different genioplasty techniques are applied for the adjustment of chin area deformities such as chin deviation.
Results:Thirty patients with simple facial asymmetry due to chin deviation underwent computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty. In this technique, a surgical guide was used to cut a bone strip from the side where the chin should be transferred to; then, the same bone strip was used for the filling of the gap that was formed on the opposite side.
Conclusion:According to the experience gained from this study, the authors believe that computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty is a simple and reliable technique for patients with facial asymmetry due to chin deviation.
