Enlarging the deficient mandible

Michael J Yaremchuk; Yi-Chieh Chen

doi:10.1016/j.asj.2007.07.002

Enlarging the deficient mandible

Aesthet Surg J. 2007 Sep-Oct;27(5):539-50. doi: 10.1016/j.asj.2007.07.002.

Authors

Michael J Yaremchuk¹, Yi-Chieh Chen

Affiliation

¹ Massachusetts General Hospital, Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA.

PMID: 19341684
DOI: 10.1016/j.asj.2007.07.002

Abstract

The authors describe a technique to improve skeletal contours of the deficient mandible with normal occlusion using alloplastic implants, often in combination with chin lengthening or shortening. Successful outcomes depend on knowledge of normal facial skeletal relationships, appropriately designed biocompatible implants, and facility with craniofacial techniques.