Augmentation Genioplasty Using a Third Molar as a Bone Graft: An Alternative Surgical Technique.

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: Augmentation genioplasty corrects vertical chin deficiency. To stabilize the synthesis and to allow ossification, a biomaterial prop is necessary. Third molars are frequently removed during orthognathic surgery and provides good material used as autogenous grafts. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE This article describes the surgical technique of an augmentation genioplasty using a third molar as a prop biomaterial. Results are stable in time. This technique presents no risk of infection and is less invasive than other autogenous bone graft. CONCLUSIONS: third molar can be used as a prop biomaterial in augmentation genioplasty.