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Facial Plast Surg 2019; 35(02): 158-163
DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1683866
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Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Mandibular Angle Implants

Barry L. Eppley
1   Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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03. April 2019 (online)

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Abstract

After studying this article, the reader should be able to understand the two basic types of implants for aesthetic augmentation of the jaw angles and the aesthetic goals in using them. The operative steps for surgical placement are described with emphasis on avoiding the common complications of jaw angle implants. The indications for the use of standard versus custom jaw angle implants are also described.

Keywords

jaw angle implant - mandibular angle implants
 

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