Question on genio and bone graft

[Guest guest]

Hi group,

I wanted to ask a question to some of you who are more experienced

with all the risks and benefits of jaw related procedures.

I was forced to abandon the idea of jaw surgery because of tooth root

resorption. My orthodontist demanded we should stop the treatment to

save the front teeth and forget about the long surgery process. So I

had to stop with whatever result I had up to that point. One arch is

not completely matching but it's better than losing teeth.

Now, my chin is weak and since I never got to complete the lower jaw

asvancement, that will not be corrected. I talked to the surgeon and

he said he could do just genio. However, I have been reading that it

wont be natural if the jaw does not move as well plus it will cause

tongue movement, maybe teeth movenent (not good since I dont have

braces anymore to correct). Not to mention the numbness issue risk

for something unnecessary at this point.

I was wondering if a simple bone graft could replace genio? Any of

you had any experience with just adding bone in the chin area (ither

biological or synthetic) to avoid the osteotomy related with the

genio?

Thanks for all replies, I will ask these questions the surgeon but

maybe others talked to their surgeons and can give some feedback.

[Guest guest]

Hi group,

I wanted to ask a question to some of you who are more experienced

with all the risks and benefits of jaw related procedures.

I was forced to abandon the idea of jaw surgery because of tooth root

resorption. My orthodontist demanded we should stop the treatment to

save the front teeth and forget about the long surgery process. So I

had to stop with whatever result I had up to that point. One arch is

not completely matching but it's better than losing teeth.

Now, my chin is weak and since I never got to complete the lower jaw

asvancement, that will not be corrected. I talked to the surgeon and

he said he could do just genio. However, I have been reading that it

wont be natural if the jaw does not move as well plus it will cause

tongue movement, maybe teeth movenent (not good since I dont have

braces anymore to correct). Not to mention the numbness issue risk

for something unnecessary at this point.

I was wondering if a simple bone graft could replace genio? Any of

you had any experience with just adding bone in the chin area (ither

biological or synthetic) to avoid the osteotomy related with the

genio?

Thanks for all replies, I will ask these questions the surgeon but

maybe others talked to their surgeons and can give some feedback.