A novel guide for minimally invasive genioplasty

Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2023 Dec;27(4):707-710. doi: 10.1007/s10006-022-01102-w. Epub 2022 Jul 23.

Abstract

Mentoplasty or genioplasty is a simple procedure to enhance facial aesthetics. While usually considered simple, it might present certain difficulties during execution, especially when a minimally invasive approach is preferred. Drilling and cutting guides are a valuable tool to overcome such challenges but usually require larger incision and dissection to allow adequate positioning and bone rigid fixation. In this article, we describe a novel guide design that permits adequate bone repositioning while preserving minimally invasive protocols.

Keywords: Aesthetics; Chin; Genioplasty; Orthognathic surgery.

MeSH terms

  • Chin / surgery
  • Genioplasty* / methods
  • Humans
  • Osteotomy*