Genioplasty strategies for anterior facial vertical dysplasias. The International journal of adult orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. [Int J Adult Orthodon Orthognath Surg] Journal article

The influence of anterior mandibular height is often overlooked when planning treatment of facial vertical excess or deficiency. Although treatment decisions tend to focus primarily on Le Fort I maxillary osteotomies, genioplasty remains a useful adjunctive surgical procedure. Components of anterior facial vertical dysplasia are reviewed, and six genioplasty strategies are described.

The International journal of adult orthodontics and orthognathic surgery. [Int J Adult Orthodon Orthognath Surg]

Bone Transplantation
Chin
Facial Bones
Female
Humans
Incisor
Lip
Male
Malocclusion
Mandible
Mandibular Advancement
Oral Surgical Procedures
Osteotomy
Patient Care Planning
Patient Selection
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Vertical Dimension