Parametrizing the genioplasty: a biomechanical virtual study on soft tissue behavior

Sliding genioplasty is used to surgically correct a retruded or misaligned chin: in this procedure, an osteotomy is performed and the bony segment is repositioned. In this study we investigate the effect of surgical parameters (bony segment movement, osteotomy design) on postop soft tissue changes in a patient cohort.Seven patients were retrospectively recruited. Cone beam computed tomography data were obtained and soft tissue and bone shape...