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Plastic Surgery Case Study – Corticocancellous Chip Grafting of the Bony Step Deformity of the Sliding Genioplasty

Background:  The well known sliding genioplasty can create multiple aesthetic dimensional changes of the chin. Most commonly horizontal advancements are done with or without some vertical height changes. While very effective at horizontal advancements it does result in an abnormal contour to the bone. (step-off) The larger the horizontal advancement the more significant this contour Read More…

The Clinical Relevance of the Sliding Genioplasty as a Pedicled Bone Flap

The sliding genioplasty is commonly performed chin reshaping surgery. While often perceived as a horizontal advancement procedure (and the autologous option for chin augmentation), it is far more dimensionally versatile. It can also provide vertical elongation or shortening as well as width reduction, all dimensional changes that an implant can not do. But despite the Read More…

Technical Strategies – Plate and Screw Application in Sliding Genioplasty

The use of a sliding genioplasty for chin reshaping dates back half a century and is the most recognized facial osteotomy procedure. Unlike jaw surgery which affects the tooth-bearing part of the jaw and introduces some restrictions with mouth opening, downfracturing the mandibular symphysis (chin) does not. The chin bone is the only true aesthetic Read More…

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