Conclusion
We present an unusual case of augmentation genioplasty complicated by an
odontogenic infection. The nidus was a fracture of the root of tooth
#27 eroding through the cortex of the mandible, which was only
discovered at the time of implant removal. Preoperative dental
evaluation and consideration of osseous over augmentation genioplasty
may minimize infection risk and patient morbidity in the setting of
dental disease.