İZMİR KATİP ÇELEBİ UNIVERSITY

ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE FACULTY

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT

BME346 - BIOMECHANIC LABORATORY

Research Homework

Jaw and Chin Implants

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What are the types of implants in your topic? What material is it made of?
Comparison of frequently used materials in the market.

Jaw and chin implants are synthetic materials surgically placed in the jaw or chin
area to enhance their appearance. These implants can help create a stronger jawline
or a more defined chin, improving facial balance and symmetry.

Jaw and chin implants are typically crafted from various materials, solid silicone,
porous polyethylene, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and acellular dermal matrix.
● Silicone implants are soft and flexible require secure fixation to prevent
complications like movement or bone resorption. They are relatively easy to
remove if necessary.
● Porous polyethylene implants are firm, flexible and come in various sizes.
They integrate with surrounding tissue but may pose a risk of bacterial
colonization. Removing them is more challenging than silicone implants.
● PTFE implants combine softness and strength, often inserted as carved
blocks or custom implants and anchored with titanium screws. Their porous
structure encourages tissue and bone growth, ensuring stability.
Biocompatible and ideal for complex effects, especially post-traumatic cases.
● Acellular dermal matrix implants, derived from donors, minimize rejection
risk but may gradually resorb over time.
● Bone implants are less common and reserved for specific cases.
• In which diseases or injuries are implants applied?

Jaw and chin implants are mostly used cosmetically to improve the appearance of
the chin and jawline. They are frequently used in operations meant to enhance the
symmetry and equilibrium of the face. The following are some particular conditions
where these implants might be used.

Facial Trauma: Implants may be utilized to reconstruct and restore the natural
contour of the face in situations of facial trauma or damage that cause abnormalities
or fractures of the jaw or chin.
Asymmetry: Genetics or prior surgical procedures may cause jawline or chin to be
asymmetrical. Implants can have to change these asymmetries and provide a more
symmetrical appearance.
Micrognathia: This disorder causes an imbalance in the proportions of the face
because the lower jaw (mandible) is smaller than the upper jaw (maxilla). To improve
facial harmony, jaw implants can be used to augment the lower jaw.
Weak Chin (Retrognathia) A chin that is weak can give the face an uneven
appearance. The chin can be enhanced by chin implants to produce a more
aesthetic appearance.
Age-Related Changes: As people get older, their faces may have some differences if
we compare with their younger looks. This can include the jaw and chin losing
volume. The lower face can look more youthful and have lost volume restored with
the use of implants.

• What are the implant dimensions and are there length and length options?

Implants for the jaw and chin are available in a range of sizes and shapes to meet
the demands of specific patients. These implants can have different proportions
based on a number of variables, including the surgeon’s recommendations, the
patient’s desired aesthetic result, and the structure of their face.

Length: This measures from side to side and ranges from 4.5 to 7 centimeters (cm).
The implant’s design and central thickness may have an impact on the length.

Height: The vertical measurement typically ranges from 10 to 12 mm.

Projection(Thickness): It means that how far the implant will push your chin forward
and it generally ranges from 4 millimeters (mm) to 12 mm or it can be even more.
• What are the stages in implant production?

Jaw and chin implant production involves some important stages. These are
selection of raw material, mold creation and designing process and finally shaping.
In the stage of war material selection, we need to use biocompatible materials. Also
the material which we choose should be sufficient for shaping and have some
flexibility.
In the stage of mold creation and designing process, 3D printing technology can be
used for mold creation depending on manufacturer.
Finally, shaping stage could entail injection molding, pressure forming, or heating
methods, depending on the material. The required implant from is then created by
carefully shaping the ready material inside the mods.

• What are the expected properties from implants? What properties should it
have?

Jaw and chin implants play cruel role in cosmetic procedures, demanding specific
properties to ensure safety and efficacy. These implants must be biocompatible,
durable, stable to withstand facial movements and maintain their shape over time.
Additionally, they should provide a natural appearance, be customizable to suit
individual anatomies and meet stringent safety standards. Furthermore, implants
should be designed for easy removal if required, offering patients flexibility and
peace flexibility and peace of mind.

By fulfilling these criteria jaw and chin implants can deliver safe, effective and
satisfying results, meeting the diverse needs of patients seeking facial enhancement
procedures.
 (gradcab.com files)

“Implant was designed to fill damaged part of jaw. There are two variants of implant. The
first - kind of plate which connected chin with condylar process of jaw. The second -
designed in case of insufficient strength of the remaining bone and allows to replace jaw
joint. Last construction consists of titanium part, which fastened to cranium, and
poliethylene component. Both constructions have holes for screws and groove for extra
bone (from rib or pelvis).”

(Maksym K. , October 9th, 2021)

References

https://grabcad.com/library/jaw-s-patient-specific-implant-1

https://grabcad.com/library/implant-18
https://grabcad.com/library/lower-jaw-prosthesis-1

https://www.drcigdemunal.com/en/chin-implant

https://www.andrewcomptonmd.com/general/which-materials-are-used-to-construct-
chin-implants/

Catherine S. Chang, Michael J. Yaremchuk, 26 - Alloplastic augmentation of the chin

and the mandible, Aesthetic Surgery of the Facial Skeleton,
Elsevier, 2022, Pages 250-259, ISBN 9780323484107,

https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-48410-7.00035-6.