Correction of chin ptosis. Issue 8 (August 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Torrealba, R.; Fariña, R.; Valladares, S.; Sáez, F.
• Is Part Of: International journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery. Volume 46:Issue 8(2017:Aug.)
• Page Start: 1026
• Page End: 1029
• Publication Date: 2017-08
• Subjects: chin ptosis -- witch's chin -- chin surgery; Mouth -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Maxilla -- Surgery -- Periodicals; Dentistry -- Periodicals; Dentistry, Operative; Oral Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Oral; Dentistry; Maxilla -- Surgery; Mouth -- Surgery; Electronic journals; Periodicals; 617.52059
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijom.2017.03.037
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0901-5027

Abstract

Abstract: Chin ptosis is described as a descent of the soft tissue from the symphyseal region to a position under the lower contour of the mandible. Given its multifactorial causes, treatment must be determined on a patient-by-patient basis. While augmentation of the submental crease is a versatile option for the correction of chin ptosis, this only corrects the soft tissue component. A technical modification to treat dynamic chin ptosis, associated with bone reduction in the mandibular symphysis, is presented here.