The osseous genioplasty.
Despite its existence for nearly half a century and its versatility in solving a complex range of chin deformities, osseous genioplasty through an intraoral approach remains a rusty tool in many surgeons' armamentarium. The osseous genioplasty is not solely within the domain of the maxillofacial or craniofacial surgeon; it is well within the reach of any surgeon whose practice involves facial aesthetics. The surgeon who masters this relatively simple procedure can solve a broad range of chin deformities that an implant cannot solve: a chin that is too long, too short, or asymmetric.
Ward
Judy L
JL
Miami Children's Hospital, Miami, FL 33143, USA.
Garri
Joe I
JI
Wolfe
S Anthony
SA
D002508:Cephalometry; D002680:Chin / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000379:methods*