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Computer-assisted horizontal translational osseous genioplasty: a simple method to correct chin deviation
Seied Omid Keyhan1,2,3, Abbas Azari4, Parisa Yousefi5
1CMFRC, National Advance Center for Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction, Tehran, Iran.
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.
