PATIENT-SPECIFIC IMPLANTS VERSUS CONVENTIONAL PLATING SYSTEMS IN GENIOPLASTY: A COMPREHENSIVE COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS

Genioplasty plays a pivotal role in orthognathic and aesthetic facial surgery by addressing 
deformities of the chin that affect facial balance, projection, symmetry, and lower facial 
height. Conventional sliding genioplasty with titanium plate fixation has long been regarded 
as the gold standard due to its predictable biological integration and long-term stability. 
However, the emergence of patient-specific implants (PSIs), facilitated by computer-aided 
design (CAD), virtual surgical planning (VSP), and additive manufacturing, has introduced a 
customized alternative aimed at improving precision and aesthetic predictability.