How to correct a protruding chin

Sep 11, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Han Xuefeng

Introduction

In general, chin protrusion may be caused by congenital developmental abnormalities, poor chewing habits, jaw muscle imbalance, maxillary recession, dental malformations, and other factors. Correction can be achieved through methods such as adjusting chewing habits, orthodontic braces, genioplasty, or mandibular angle osteotomy. If necessary, it is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to determine the underlying cause and receive appropriate treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician.

In general, a protruding chin may be caused by factors such as congenital developmental abnormalities, poor chewing habits, jaw muscle imbalance, maxillary retrusion, or dental malformations. If the protruding chin is due to不良 chewing habits, improvement can be achieved by correcting these habits. If it results from dental malformations, orthodontic treatment with braces is usually recommended. For cases where conservative methods are ineffective or when the protrusion is caused by other underlying reasons, surgical intervention is often considered, such as genioplasty or mandibular angle reduction surgery. If necessary, it is advisable to seek medical attention promptly, determine the exact cause, and undergo appropriate treatment under the guidance of a qualified physician.

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Analysis of causes for a protruding chin:

Cause	Congenital developmental abnormality	Poor chewing habits	Jaw muscle imbalance	Maxillary retrusion	Dental malformation
Explanation	Abnormal development of the mandible may lead to a protruding chin	Frequent unilateral chewing or consuming hard-to-chew foods may affect mandibular development	Improper balance of jaw muscles, possibly caused by incorrect chewing habits or bite issues	Maxillary retrusion due to facial trauma, osteomyelitis, malnutrition, etc., may make the chin appear more prominent relative to the forehead	Protruding teeth may create the appearance of a protruding chin
Solutions	Genioplasty	1. Adjust chewing habits 2. Genioplasty	Mandibular angle reduction surgery	Mandibular angle reduction surgery	Orthodontic correction with braces

Analysis of surgical procedures for a protruding chin:

Procedure Name	Genioplasty	Mandibular Angle Reduction Surgery
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Principle	Adjusts the position and shape of the chin	Surgically removes part of the mandibular angle
Reference Cost	10,000–30,000 RMB per session	20,000–30,000 RMB per session
Advantages	Relatively less invasive	1. Improves jawline contour 2. Enhances chewing and occlusion function
Potential Risks	1. Technically challenging surgery 2. Risk of nerve injury 3. Postoperative infection	1. Possible local nerve damage 2. Risk of fracture

Avoid long-term habits such as unilateral chewing. Additionally, get adequate rest after surgery and avoid strenuous physical activity to promote recovery.

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