Abstract

ObjectivesOrthognathic surgery is gaining importance as an aesthetic procedure. The aim of this work is the first case report of a simultaneous rhinoplasty and orthognathic surgery, using a nasal spine implant. Case reportThis is a retrospective study based on the CARE guideline. A nasal spine implant was virtually planned and printed in polyetheretherketone (PEEK) to correct a nasal deviation and enable a rhinoplasty in the same surgical time. Both the surgeon and the patient were very satisfied with the clinical result. ConclusionsVirtually planned and printed nasal spine implant is feasible. A helpful method to support rhinoplasty in orthognathic surgery to avoid deviations in the tip of the nose or asymmetries in the nostrils.

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