Correction of anterior mandibular vertical excess: the functional genioplasty. Oral surgery, oral medicine, and oral pathology. [Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol] Journal article | | Title | Correction of anterior mandibular vertical excess: the functional genioplasty. | | Author(s) | Precious DS, Delaire J | | Source | Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol 1985 Mar; 59(3):229-35. | | MeSH | Cephalometry
Chin
Facial Muscles
Humans
Lip
Mandible
Osteotomy
Patient Care Planning
| | Abstract | The functional genioplasty is an osteotomy-ostectomy of the anterior mandible which reduces excessive lower anterior facial height to 55% of the total anterior facial height. The procedure is indicated particularly when one factor contributing to the long-face syndrome is vertical excess of the anterior mandible. The surgical technique involves creation of a tenon and mortise which not only preserves the insertions of both the labiomental muscles and at least some of the suprahyoid muscles but also improves the stability of transosseous fixation. Superior repositioning and advancement of the chin and myocutaneous structures produce both functional and esthetic benefits for the patient. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 3856814 |
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