title: [Chin grafts].
abstract: This article describes various procedural steps undertaken during the chin graft technique used in our department. The recommendations and possible complications are described in detail and discussed using the scientific literature. A short theoretical introduction on bone healing is presented in order to better explain the proposed techniques.
authors.affiliation: Campus Eeuwfeestkliniek, Harmoniestraat 68 te 2018 Antwerpen Klina, Augustijnslei 100 te 2930 Brasschaat.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Defrancq
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Vanassche
mesh_terms: D001861:Bone Regeneration / Q000502:physiology; D018786:Bone Substitutes; D016025:Bone Transplantation / Q000379:methods*; D002680:Chin / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010012:Osteogenesis / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D018786:Bone Substitutes
vernacular_title: La greffe d'os mentonnier.