CATEGORY 36 AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST perception, reversibility often provides psychological reassurance for the patient. Risk assessment remains critical. The ascending mental artery and mental artery and its branches traverse the region, and intravascular injection can have serious consequences. A sound understanding of anatomy, conservative technique, and immediate recognition of vascular compromise are fundamental. The chin is often perceived as a “safe” area compared with the nose or glabella, but complacency has no place in aesthetic medicine. One of the most compelling aspects of chin augmentation is its ability to transform facial balance without altering dentition. Many patients present dissatisfied with their profile yet decline orthodontics, veneers, or surgical advancement. They may have a stable occlusion but insufficient skeletal projection. In these individuals, injectable treatment can enhance confidence without altering tooth structure or committing to surgical intervention. This is particularly relevant in dental practice. Dentists understand occlusion, facial planes, and lower third proportions intuitively. Expanding into injectable chin assessment allows the clinician to address aesthetic concerns that lie beyond enamel and gingiva. It reframes the conversation from teeth alone to facial harmony. For some patients, this is profoundly appealing. They are not seeking dental reconstruction; they are seeking facial balance. Importantly, injectable chin augmentation should not be viewed as a replacement for orthognathic correction where functional pathology exists. Rather, it is a complementary modality for patients with aesthetic retrusion, mild skeletal deficiency, or proportional imbalance. Careful consent and realistic expectation setting remain paramount. The chin is not merely a small prominence at the base of the face. It is a structural keystone of identity, gender expression, and profile harmony. Through careful assessment of projection, vertical height, width, and sexual dimorphism, the practitioner can deliver subtle yet CLINICAL powerful change. Injectable techniques allow projection forwards, elongation downwards, or refinement of contour without surgical intervention. For clinicians willing to look beyond traditional dentistry, chin augmentation represents an elegant expansion of scope. It respects anatomy, honours proportion and offers patients a sophisticated alternative to more invasive treatment. In the evolving landscape of facial aesthetics, the chin deserves far more attention than it has historically received. u If you would like to know more about cosmetic injectable courses and treatments that you can offer your dental patients, contact www.dermaldistinction.com 03 9851 6771 academy@dermaldistinction.com Implantology Foundations An immersive two-day program designed for general dentists who are new to implantology and would like to start placing and restoring implants themselves. Led by renowned implantologist Dr Paul Greham (Australian Implantologist of the Year 2025- Australian Dentistry Awards) with over 20 years of experience placing implants. You will learn: The fundamentals of implantology Correct case selection for success Surgical anatomy Implant positioning and simple drilling protocols Restorative planning and CBCT analysis Comprehensive hands-on training, including placing 3 Neoss implants into real bone, so you can confidently start placing implants in your own clinic the very next day Complication avoidance Develop a clear, step-by-step understanding of how to safely, confidently and predictably place and restore straightforward single implants in everyday practice 14 hours of verifiable CPD Post-course support and mentoring personally from Dr Greham Deliberately delivered in a small-group format to ensure meaningful hands-on training, discussion, and direct feedback 25th and 26th June 2026 (Cairns, QLD) Strictly limited to 15 participants Beautiful venue with on-site accommodation available Cocktails, canapes and networking event on Thursday evening Thursday–Friday format, ideal for a weekend stay afterwards so you can explore beautiful tropical north Queensland $2590 www.icidental.com.au Advance with Australia’s top implant educator at the edge of the reef (GST incl.)
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