[Micro-porous titanium implants in orthognathic facial recontouring].

INTRODUCTION

Facial symmetry has always been a longstanding objective of orthognathic surgery. Patients that present significant facial asymmetry desire functional dental occlusion but also seek to enhance their facial esthetics. In that regard, different surgical techniques have been proposed to enhance facial recontouring.

MATERIALS AND

METHODS

Through a clinical case report and a literature review, this article explores the use of allopastic microporous titanium implants in volumetric corrections of the face.

RESULTS

There is a current lack of evidence regarding the use of microporous titanium implants in volumetric corrections of the face, most papers reporting their use in post-traumatic or post-surgical cranio-facial defects repair.

DISCUSSION: Pros and cons of such implants are discussed in association with the usefulness of this surgical technique in daily orthognathic surgical practice.