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8 weeks post sliding genioplasty with vertical lengthening. how would i know if the prosthetics or the chin has dislocated? would i feel the pain or it can happen without any pain or without my notice?

Q: 8 weeks post sliding genioplasty with vertical lengthening. how would i know if the prosthetics or the chin has dislocated? would i feel the pain or it can happen without any pain or without my notice?

: Pins, screws, or plates are used to fixate the segments. There should be no worries that anything has moved.

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Pins, screws, or plates are used to fixate the segments. There should be no worries that anything has moved.

Answered 8/16/2021

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A member asked:

8 weeks post sliding genioplasty with vertical lengthening. how would i know if the prosthetics or the chin has dislocated? would i feel the pain or it can happen without any pain or without my notice?

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