Computer-Assisted Horizontal Translational Osseous Genioplasty: A Simple Method to Correct Chin Deviation Publisher



Keyhan SO^{1, 2, 3} ; Azari A⁴ ; Yousefi P⁵ ; Cheshmi B⁶ ; Fallahi HR^{3, 7, 8} ; Valipour MA⁹
Source: Maxillofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Published:2020

Abstract

Background: Different genioplasty techniques are applied for the adjustment of chin area deformities such as chin deviation. Results: Thirty patients with simple facial asymmetry due to chin deviation underwent computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty. In this technique, a surgical guide was used to cut a bone strip from the side where the chin should be transferred to; then, the same bone strip was used for the filling of the gap that was formed on the opposite side. Conclusion: According to the experience gained from this study, the authors believe that computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty is a simple and reliable technique for patients with facial asymmetry due to chin deviation. © 2020, The Author(s).