Failure of silastin chin implant four years postoperatively.
Failure of a preformed Silastic chin implant nearly four years after insertion is reported. It is the obligation of all clinicians to report failures as well as successes to provide data for comprehensive evaluation of various techniques and materials.
D000328:Adult; D002680:Chin / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology; D005549:Foreign-Body Reaction; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008341:Mandibular Prosthesis / Q000009:adverse effects; D008446:Maxillofacial Injuries / Q000601:surgery; D012826:Silicone Elastomers / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013492:Suppuration
D012826:Silicone Elastomers