Abordagem cirúrgica em fratura de sínfise e côndilo mandibular bilateral em paciente pediátrico: um relato de caso / Surgical approach for syphysis and bilateral mandibular condyle fracture in a pediatric patient: a case report

As indicações de tratamento das fraturas mandibulares em paciente pediátrico variam em conservador, fixação não rígida e interna rígida. Alterações no crescimento ósseo, disfunções na articulação temporomandibular e assimetrias faciais podem ser decorrentes ao insucesso do tratamento. O objetivo deste trabalho consiste em relatar abordagem cirúrgica em fratura de sínfise e côndilo mandibular bilateral em paciente pediátrico. Paciente gênero feminino, 09 anos de idade, foi encaminhada ao Hospital Geral do Estado - Bahia vítima de queda de nível, cursando com trauma em face. Apresentou queixa principal, referida pela progenitora, de dificuldades em fechar a boca. Ao exame físico, a paciente apresentou mobilidade atípica à manipulação da mandíbula, mordida aberta anterior, equimose sublingual, ausência das unidades dentárias 74 e 75, com abertura bucal regular e suturas em posição em região de mento. Ao exame de imagem de tomografia computadorizada da face, pôde-se notar sinais sugestivos de fratura em região de sínfise e côndilos mandibulares bilateral. Após diagnóstico das fraturas, a paciente foi submetida à cirurgia sob anestesia geral para redução e fixação das mesmas. Realizou-se acessos em ferimento na região mentual e retromandibular bilateral com posterior síntese das fraturas utilizando fixação interna rígida com placas do sistema 2.0mm, associada a odontossíntese na fratura de sínfise. Ao acompanhamento periódico, a eleição do tratamento cirúrgico para fraturas mandibulares em pacientes pediátricos, pode permitir segurança no crescimento ósseo mandibular e facial(AU)

The indications for treatment of mandibular fractures in pediatric patients vary from conservative, non-rigid fixation and rigid internal fixation. Changes in bone growth, temporomandibular joint disorders and facial asymmetries may be due to treatment failure. The objective of this work is to report a surgical approach to bilateral symphysis and mandibular condyle fractures in a pediatric patient. Female patient, 9 years old, was sent to the State General Hospital - Bahia, victim of a fall in level, suffering from trauma to the face. She presented a main complaint, mentioned by her mother, of difficulties in closing her mouth. On physical examination, the patient presented atypical mobility when manipulating the jaw, anterior open bite, sublingual ecchymosis, absence of dental units 74 and 75, with regular mouth opening and sutures in position in the chin region. When examining the computed tomography image of the face, signs suggestive of fracture in the region of the symphysis and bilateral mandibular condyles were noted. After diagnosis of the fractures, the patient underwent surgery under general anesthesia to reduce and fix them. Access was performed on a wound in the mental and bilateral retromandibular region with subsequent synthesis of the fractures using rigid internal fixation with 2.0mm system plates, associated with odontosynthesis in the symphysis fracture. With periodic monitoring, the choice of surgical treatment for mandibular fractures in pediatric patients can allow for safe mandibular and facial bone growth(AU)

A novel guide for minimally invasive genioplasty.

Mentoplasty or genioplasty is a simple procedure to enhance facial aesthetics. While usually considered simple, it might present certain difficulties during execution, especially when a minimally invasive approach is preferred. Drilling and cutting guides are a valuable tool to overcome such challenges but usually require larger incision and dissection to allow adequate positioning and bone rigid fixation. In this article, we describe a novel guide design that permits adequate bone repositioning while preserving minimally invasive protocols.

Sagittal reduction genioplasty: Technical note.

Without a doubt, the chin plays an important role on facial harmony. Both position and shape of the chin can significantly affect the facial profile. Genioplasty is a relatively simple surgical procedure that allows to correct deformities associated to the chin area. Several techniques and modifications have been described in the literature for different types of deformities. Anterior posterior reduction osteotomies of the chin have an unpredictable effect on the soft tissues and the use of the conventional sliding osteotomy have shown unsatisfactory cosmetic outcomes, this associated with step deformity, notching at the inferior border of the mandible among others. We propose a simple and effective technique that allows the correction of a chin deformity in cases where sagittal or vertical reduction is required with excellent esthetic results. Four case examples are presented for technique illustration.

Infected Silicone Chin Implant After Implant-Supported Jaw Rehabilitation: Case Report and Literature Review.

This paper reports on an infected silicone chin implant due to the nonideal placement of dental implants, in a female patient aged 67 years old. A patient unsatisfied with her facial profile had received a silicone chin implant 25 years ago and had recently undergone surgery for placement of dental implants in a region close to the silicone implant. The nonideal positioning of dental implants and close contact with the silicone implant led to the absence of osseointegration, with consequent mobility and infection of both. The mobile dental implants and silicone implant were removed. Imaging exams revealed other complications of the silicone implant as bone resorption and formation of a narrow bone layer around the inferior silicone implant border. Alloplastic implants are an option for the esthetic correction of chin deformities. Solid silicone is biocompatible and highly resistant to degradation, with minimal allergic reaction and risk of toxicity. However, several postoperative complications may arise, such as migration or displacement, extrusion, foreign body reaction, bone resorption, heterotopic bone formation, and infection. Precise imaging exams are critical for diagnosis and to indicate the best treatment plan.

About chin (genioplasty) surgery / Sobre cirugía del mentón (genioplastía)

Facial harmony is the consequence of a proper balance between all facial structures. The identification and classification of morphologic characteristics that detract from facial harmony is most effectively accomplished by clinical examination. The maintenance of the ratios between the facial thirds, correct spatial bone position and soft tissues accommodation are all factors that directly contribute in a balanced facial profile. The chin, likewise, contributes significantly in facial balance, mainly in the profile view. Expressive changes on chin position are associated with the perception of strong or delicate characters. Thus, over the years, a series of studies has been constructed focusing on mandibular osteotomies techniques that enable changes in chin position: advances, setback, extrusion, intrusion, widening, narrowing and asymmetry. This study aims to address historical and technical aspects of genioplasty; associating patient's condition with the surgical techniques that can be applied for correction of chin deformities.

La armonía facial es la consecuencia del balance entre las estructuras facial. La identificación y clasificación de las características morfológicas que están acompañando la armonía facial son mas efectivas al realizar un estudio de análisis facial. La obtención de promedios entre los tercios, corrección especial de la posición del hueso y la acomodación de los tejidos blandos son factores directamente involucrados en el balance del perfil. El mentón, contribuye significativamente en este balance. Cambios expresivos en la posición del mentón son asociados con la percepción de características fuertes o delicadas. Durante los años, una serie de estudios han sido desarrollados enfocándose en las osteotomías mandibulares y técnicas capaces de alcanzar los cambios en la posición del mentón: avances, retrocesos, extrusiones, ensanchamientos, estrechamientos y asimetrías. Este estudio pretende orientar las condiciones históricas y técnicas respecto de la genioplastia; la asociación de las características del paciente con la técnica quirúrgica pueden ser aplicadas para la corrección de las deformidades.

Facial asymmetry: virtual planning to optimize treatment predictability and aesthetic results

Abstract Facial asymmetry is a condition that compromises function and social interactions and, consequently, the quality of life. Orthodontic-surgical treatment may be indicated to achieve a stable occlusion and significant improvement in facial aesthetics. The virtual planning of the maxillary, mandibular and chin movements can be done prior to surgery. These movements can be successfully performed with the use of prototyped guides obtained from virtual planning. The aim of this article is to show the state of the art of treatments of facial asymmetries, and emphasize how important is the multi-disciplinary approach to achieve predictable aesthetic and functionally stable results in a patient with facial asymmetry and chin protrusion.

Resumo A assimetria facial é uma condição capaz de comprometer a função oclusal e as interações sociais e, consequentemente, a qualidade de vida dos indivíduos. Nessas condições, para se obter oclusão estável e melhora significativa na estética facial, o tratamento ortodôntico-cirúrgico pode estar indicado. A simulação virtual da cirurgia permite planejar de forma adequada, e antecipada, os movimentos cirúrgicos a serem efetuados na maxila, mandíbula e mento. Esses movimentos são, então, realizados com sucesso graças ao uso de guias prototipados obtidos a partir do planejamento virtual. Assim, os objetivos do presente artigo consistem em relatar o estado da arte no planejamento virtual do tratamento de um paciente com assimetria facial e protrusão do mento, e enfatizar a importância da abordagem multidisciplinar para se atingir resultados estéticos previsíveis e funcionalmente estáveis.

Facial asymmetry: virtual planning to optimize treatment predictability and aesthetic results.

Facial asymmetry is a condition that compromises function and social interactions and, consequently, the quality of life. Orthodontic-surgical treatment may be indicated to achieve a stable occlusion and significant improvement in facial aesthetics. The virtual planning of the maxillary, mandibular and chin movements can be done prior to surgery. These movements can be successfully performed with the use of prototyped guides obtained from virtual planning. The aim of this article is to show the state of the art of treatments of facial asymmetries, and emphasize how important is the multi-disciplinary approach to achieve predictable aesthetic and functionally stable results in a patient with facial asymmetry and chin protrusion.

Prospective Controlled Study of Chin Augmentation by Means of Fat Grafting.

BACKGROUND: Although fat grafting is a valuable tool for different areas of plastic surgery, its use in the chin area has never been evaluated. A variety of methods are available for adjusting suboptimal chin morphology, and they each present drawbacks. METHODS: A prospective controlled study was performed to evaluate whether fat grafting increases the chin volume and sagittal projection and to determine the magnitude and nature of the observed changes. Forty-two consecutive patients underwent chin augmentation by means of fat grafting between October of 2014 and January of 2016. All patient images were analyzed using a software program (Fiji package of ImageJ), which creates a three-dimensional version of the chin that is used to produce reliable estimates of the volume and gain in sagittal projection. RESULTS: All 42 patients showed an increase in the sagittal projection and total volume at 4 weeks and 6 months after surgery. The sagittal projection increased from 4 mm to 12 mm (average, 8.9 mm) and from 3 mm to 11 mm (average, 7 mm) after 4 weeks and 6 months, respectively. The total volume increase ranged from 3 to 11 ml (average, 8 ml) after 4 weeks and from 3 to 8 ml (average, 7.4 ml) after 6 months. CONCLUSION: Fat grafting to the chin area is a reliable method for improving chin volumes (to a maximum of approximately 10 cc in our study) and sagittal projections (to a maximum of approximately 11 mm in our study). CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic, IV.

Correction of chin ptosis.

Chin ptosis is described as a descent of the soft tissue from the symphyseal region to a position under the lower contour of the mandible. Given its multifactorial causes, treatment must be determined on a patient-by-patient basis. While augmentation of the submental crease is a versatile option for the correction of chin ptosis, this only corrects the soft tissue component. A technical modification to treat dynamic chin ptosis, associated with bone reduction in the mandibular symphysis, is presented here.

Clinical evaluation for chin augmentation: literature review and algorithm proposal / Avaliação clínica para avanço de mento: revisão da literatura e proposta de um algoritmo

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: The esthetic balance of the face results from harmonic and symmetrical facial proportions. The literature describes several methods for lower-third facial analysis, but lacks a simple and practical method. OBJECTIVE: To review the methods of analysis of the ideal projections of the chin based on soft tissues, showing the advantages and disadvantages of each. METHODS: Literature review through the PubMed database. RESULTS: The following methods for chin analysis based on soft tissues were reviewed: Gonzalles-Ulloa, Goode, Merrifield, Silver, Legan, Gibson & Calhoun, cervicomentual angle, and mentocervical angle. CONCLUSION: An adequate analysis of the proportions of the face and facial disharmony is essential for the correct indication of the necessary procedures and good surgical outcome. The authors propose an algorithm to facilitate the indication for chin augmentation surgery.

Resumo Introdução: O equilíbrio estético da face resulta de proporções faciais harmônicas e simétricas. A literatura descreve vários métodos de análise do terço inferior da face, mas carece de um método simples e prático. Objetivo: Revisar os métodos de análise da projeção ideal do mento baseadas em tecidos moles, mostrando as vantagens e desvantagens de cada um. Método: Revisão da literatura através da base de dados Pubmed. Resultados: Os seguintes métodos para análise do mento baseada em partes moles são revisados: Gonzalles-Ulloa, Goode, Merrifield, Silver, Legan, Gibson & Calhoun, ângulo cervicomentual e ângulo mentocervical. Conclusão: A análise adequada das proporções da face e desarmonia facial faz-se essencial para a correta indicação dos procedimentos necessários e bom resultado cirúrgico. Propomos um algoritmo para facilitar indicação de avanço de mento.

Clinical evaluation for chin augmentation: literature review and algorithm proposal.

INTRODUCTION: The esthetic balance of the face results from harmonic and symmetrical facial proportions. The literature describes several methods for lower-third facial analysis, but lacks a simple and practical method. OBJECTIVE: To review the methods of analysis of the ideal projections of the chin based on soft tissues, showing the advantages and disadvantages of each. METHODS: Literature review through the PubMed database. RESULTS: The following methods for chin analysis based on soft tissues were reviewed: Gonzalles-Ulloa, Goode, Merrifield, Silver, Legan, Gibson & Calhoun, cervicomentual angle, and mentocervical angle. CONCLUSION: An adequate analysis of the proportions of the face and facial disharmony is essential for the correct indication of the necessary procedures and good surgical outcome. The authors propose an algorithm to facilitate the indication for chin augmentation surgery.

Considerações atuais sobre a remoção de enxerto do mento / Current considerations on the chin bone harvesting

A utilização de enxerto ósseo do mento com o objetivo de readequar regiões alveolares atróficas é reportada na literatura como um procedimento viável e previsível, com elevados índices de sucesso. No entanto, trabalhos relacionados a essa modalidade de enxerto, abordando os cuidados necessários e principalmente as alterações que essa remoção causa na região doadora, são escassos. O objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso clínico, procurando abordar e discutir as alterações que a remoção de enxerto do mento pode causar no contorno do tecido mole da região, na sensibilidade do tecido mole e pulpar, além de abordar o potencial de neoformação óssea e a percepção dos pacientes frente a essas alterações... (AU)

The use of the chin bone graft in order to readjust atrophic alveolar regions is reported in the literature as a viable and predictable procedure with high success rates. However, works related to this type of graft covering the necessary care and especially the changes that the removal because the donor region are scarce. Therefore, the objective was case report seeking to address and discuss the changes that the removal of the graft in treatment can cause soft tissue contour of the region, the sensitivity of the soft tissue and pulp, and to discuss the potential for new bone formation and perception of patients treated with these changes... (AU)

Effects of chin advancement surgery in hyoid bone and tongue positions and in the dimension of the oropharynx.

INTRODUCTION: Advancement genioplasty has been increasingly indicated for the correction of anterior mandibular deficiency as it balances the patient's profile and generates functional changes. OBJECTIVE: Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of advancement genioplasty in the oropharyngeal size and in the position of the hyoid bone and tongue. METHODS: The sample comprised 22 lateral cephalometric radiographs of 11 individuals who had undergone advancement genioplasty alone. Eleven of these radiographs depicted the immediate preoperative period (T0) and the other 11 the postoperative period after at least four months (T1). The radiographs were scanned and exported to the Radiocef Studio 2.0® software (Radio Memory Ltda., Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil). The landmarks were then identified and automatically measured by the program. RESULTS: The results showed statistically significant differences between the horizontal position of the hyoid bone and tongue and in the oropharyngeal size. The hyoid bone and tongue were repositioned anteriorly after surgery (p = 0.01), thereby increasing the dimension of the oropharyngeal airspace (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The oropharyngeal dimension increased as the tongue base and hyoid bone were repositioned more anteriorly.

Effects of chin advancement surgery in hyoid bone and tongue positions and in the dimension of the oropharynx

INTRODUÇÃO: a cirurgia de avanço de mento isolado tem sido cada vez mais indicada para a correção de deficiência anterior da mandíbula, harmonizando o perfil e gerando alterações funcionais. OBJETIVO: essa pesquisa teve a finalidade de avaliar os efeitos da cirurgia de avanço de mento no tamanho da orofaringe e nas posições do osso hioide e da língua. MÉTODOS: a amostra constou de 22 radiografias cefalométricas de perfil de 11 indivíduos que se submeteram à cirurgia de mentoplastia de avanço isolada. Dessas radiografias, 11 retratavam o período imediatamente pré-cirúrgico (T0) e 11 o pós-cirúrgico de, pelo menos, quatro meses (T1). As radiografias foram digitalizadas e transferidas para o programa Radiocef Studio 2.0, por meio do qual foram feitas as medições entre os pontos demarcados. RESULTADOS: verificaram-se diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre T0 e T1 quanto à posição do osso hioide e da língua no sentido horizontal e ao tamanho da orofaringe. O osso hioide se apresentou posicionado mais anterior em T1 (p = 0,01), assim como a língua, aumentando o tamanho da orofaringe (p = 0,01). CONCLUSÃO: houve aumento do espaço aéreo da orofaringe com o posicionamento mais anterior da base da língua, bem como a reposição do osso hioide anteriormente.

INTRODUCTION: Advancement genioplasty has been increasingly indicated for the correction of anterior mandibular deficiency as it balances the patient's profile and generates functional changes. OBJECTIVE: Thus, the aim of this study was to assess the effects of advancement genioplasty in the oropharyngeal size and in the position of the hyoid bone and tongue. METHODS: The sample comprised 22 lateral cephalometric radiographs of 11 individuals who had undergone advancement genioplasty alone. Eleven of these radiographs depicted the immediate preoperative period (T0) and the other 11 the postoperative period after at least four months (T1). The radiographs were scanned and exported to the Radiocef Studio 2.0® software (Radio Memory Ltda., Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil). The landmarks were then identified and automatically measured by the program. RESULTS: The results showed statistically significant differences between the horizontal position of the hyoid bone and tongue and in the oropharyngeal size. The hyoid bone and tongue were repositioned anteriorly after surgery (p = 0.01), thereby increasing the dimension of the oropharyngeal airspace (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: The oropharyngeal dimension increased as the tongue base and hyoid bone were repositioned more anteriorly.

Glossectomy as an adjunct to correct an open-bite malocclusion with shortened maxillary central incisor roots.

A young man, 19 years of age, with the chief complaint of an anterior open bite, came for orthodontic treatment with a skeletal Class I relationship, anterior open bite, shortened maxillary incisor roots, and relative macroglossia. The malocclusion was treated by extracting the maxillary first premolars and using a fixed edgewise appliance. A partial glossectomy was performed before the orthognathic surgery with a 3-piece segmental LeFort I mandibular setback, and advancement was achieved with a reduction genioplasty. A functional and esthetic occlusion with an improved facial profile was established, and the apex of the maxillary left central incisor became slightly rounded after prolonged and significant tooth movement. Four years after treatment, there was occlusal stability of the results, and no further root shortening was observed.

Avaliação de déficit neurossensorial em pacientes com síndromes craniofaciais submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento / Evaluation of neurosensory disturbance in patients with craniofacial syndrome subjected to horizontal chin advancement

INTRODUÇÃO: Embora os distúrbios neurossensoriais após genioplastias tenham sido avaliados em diferentes estudos, não existe uma padronização de como testar e classificar tais alterações. Por essa razão, a incidência de distúrbios neurossensoriais varia de 0 a 100%, dependendo da definição da lesão dos nervos, da sensibilidade do método diagnóstico e do período de seguimento. Portanto, o propósito deste estudo foi avaliar objetivamente o déficit neurossensorial permanente em pacientes submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento. MÉTODO: Foi realizado estudo retrospectivo de todos os pacientes submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento no Hospital SOBRAPAR, no período de 2009 a 2010. A avaliação neurossensorial objetiva do lábio inferior e do mento foi realizada com dois testes neurológicos (teste dos limiares de pressão de Semmes-Weinstein e teste de sensibilidade térmica). O déficit neurossensorial permanente foi definido como testes clínicos anormais com no mínimo 12 meses de pós-operatório. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 13 pacientes, sendo 8 deles portadores de síndromes craniofaciais. Houve predomínio de pacientes com os testes de sensibilidade tátil à pressão e térmica (quente e frio) normal (P < 0,05). A análise dos pacientes sindrômicos revelou que a maioria teve o teste de sensibilidade tátil à pressão normal (P < 0,003), não existindo diferenças no teste de sensibilidade térmica (P = 0,317). Não foram identificadas diferenças entre as regiões anatômicas com testes de sensibilidade anormais (P > 0,05). CONCLUSÕES: A maioria dos pacientes apresenta sensibilidade tátil (pressão e temperatura) do lábio inferior e mento preservada 12 meses após terem sido submetidos a avanço horizontal do mento.

BACKGROUND: Although neurosensory disturbances after genioplasty have been evaluated in different studies, standardization for testing and grading of neurosensory injuries is lacking. For this reason, the incidence of neurosensory disturbance varies from 0% to 100%, depending on the definition of nerve damage, the sensitivity of the diagnostic test method, and the follow-up period. Therefore, the aim of this study was to perform an objective evaluation of the permanent neurosensory disturbances in patients who underwent horizontal chin advancement. METHODS:A retrospective study of all patients who underwent horizontal chin advancement at the Hospital SOBRAPAR between 2009 and 2010 was conducted. The objective neurosensory assessment of the lower lip and chin was performed using 2 neurological tests, namely the Semmes-Weinstein pressure and thermal sensitivity tests. Permanent neurosensory disturbance was defined as abnormal clinical test results obtained at least 12 months after surgery. RESULTS: Thirteen patients (8 with craniofacial syndrome) were evaluated. The prevalence of the patients who showed normal results for sensitivity to pressure/touch and thermal sensitivity (warm and cold; P < 0.05) was significantly high. The analysis of the data of the patients with craniofacial syndrome revealed that most of the patients had normal pressure sensitivity test results (P < 0.003). Results from the thermal sensitivity tests showed no significant difference between these patients (P = 0.317). No significant differences were observed between the anatomical regions with abnormal sensitivity test results (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Tactile sensitivities of the lower lip and chin to pressure and temperature were preserved in most of the patients 12 months after horizontal chin advancement.

Assessment of the epidemiological profile of patients with dentofacial deformities who underwent orthognathic surgery.

The present study aimed to establish the profile of patients who underwent orthognathic surgery in a private clinic by evaluating their demographic characteristics, their facial types, and aspects related to the surgical procedures that were performed. The sample consisted of 419 medical records from male and female patients aged 15 to 62 years who underwent orthognathic surgery between 2001 and 2011. A single examiner collected data by evaluating a database of information extracted from medical records, particularly radiographic and photographic analyses. The following criteria were evaluated: gender, age, skin color, type of orthognathic surgery, type of associated temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery, complications, and recurrences. Seventeen patients were rejected because they had incomplete records. The average age of the patients was 28.5 years old; most were females (255 patients) and faioderm (295 patients). The most prevalent facial pattern was Pattern III (n = 166, 41.3%). Orthognathic surgery that affected the maxilla, jaw, and chin was the most prevalent type (n = 199, 49.5% of cases). A genioplasty was performed concurrently with combined surgeries and single-jaw surgery in 76.86% of patients (n = 309). TMJ surgery was performed concomitantly with orthognathic surgery in 4% of cases (n = 16). The most common postoperative complication was infection/inflammation (n = 12). We concluded that there was a higher frequency of orthognathic surgery among women and young people, the brunette skin phenotype was prevalent, and most patients had a combination of maxillary and mandibular problems.

Prospective clinical assessment of pulp sensitivity after chin bone harvesting.

PROPOSAL: Evaluate pulp vitality of mandibular teeth after chin bone harvesting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients underwent chin bone harvesting and accompanied for 12 months, being submitted to testing for pulp vitality with Endo Ice refrigerant spray to produce a local temperature of -50 °C. The statistical analysis was executed with McNemar test with P value < 0.05. RESULTS: Results show that canine teeth are most susceptible to alterations; 68.82% (181) of the teeth tested showed no loss of pulp sensitivity to cold 30 days after surgery (P < 0.05), and at the end of the study, that figure had risen to 100% (263) of all teeth included in the sample. CONCLUSIONS: Pulp vitality testing showed that 31.18% (82) of teeth experienced some loss of sensitivity, but by 12 months after surgery, all teeth had recuperated their pulp sensitivity to cold unaided.

Evaluation of patients' perceptions of alterations after chin bone graft harvesting.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate patients' perceptions of alterations occurring after chin bone harvesting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty patients were evaluated subjectively by visual analog scale-related sensitivity, facial aesthetics, eating, speaking, and lower lip movement, during 12 months. Objective analysis used the static light touch neurosensorial test. The statistical analysis was executed with Friedman test with P < 0.05 for both samples. RESULTS: Subjective analysis revealed no alterations (1) to facial aesthetics, eating, speaking or lower lip movement but sensitivity of the mental region went from a lot of alteration initially (5) to little at the end of the study (3). Objective analysis results showed normal sensitivity (1) in the region after 12 months. CONCLUSION: The discrepancy between subjective and objective analyses may be indicative of the limited precision of clinical testing for subjective impressions assessment.