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Abstract
Methods of altering the vertical dimension of the chin by subtraction or addition of bone are discussed. Results of chin lengthening have improved with the use of miniplate fixation, and the technique currently preferred utilizes an interpositional bone graft from outer table calvarium.Mesh:
Year: 1987 PMID: 3305582 DOI: 10.1016/s1010-5182(87)80056-2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Craniomaxillofac Surg ISSN: 1010-5182 Impact factor: 2.078