The evolution of Orthognathic principles and practices, combined with knowledge of recent advances, helps the clinician more effectively treat challenging clinical problems.
Coordinated comprehensive treatment planning primarily between the orthodontist and the orthognathic surgeon will help improve patient outcomes and decrease complications. Continuing education benefits clinicians by exposing them to new knowledge in the field, which in turn, leads to improved patient outcomes.
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AO CMF Expert Case Discussion - Surgery-First Approach (SFA) in Orthognathic Surgery This online expert case discussion focuses on the advantages, indications, and complications in surgery-first orthognathic surgery. The session is presented by Hee-Kyun Oh and moderated by Florian Thieringer.
Clinical accuracy of waferless maxillary positioning using customized surgical guides and patient specific osteosynthesis in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.
Marcus Heufelder, Frank Wilde, Sebastian Pietzka, Frank Mascha, Karsten Winter, Alexander Schramm, Majeed Rana - Read more
Management of recurrent temporomandibular dislocation using orthodontic traction screws
Mario Santás Alegret, Antonio Fernández GarcĂa, Vicenç J.GĂłmez, Eduardo Olavarria Montes, MarĂa MejĂa Nieto, Gregorio Sánchez Aniceto - Read more
Upcoming AO events on Orthognathic Surgery
AO CMF NA 20th Annual Symposium: Selected Topics in Orthognathic Surgery with Optional Workshop on Patient Specific Plates March 12, 2022 - March 12, 2022 Washington, District of Columbia, USA Find out more
AO CMF Lighthouse Course—Orthognathic Surgery (with Human Anatomical Specimens)
Arthroscopic procedures can be performed on all joints. They are commonly used on the knee, shoulder and ankle joints, and less often on hips, elbows and other joints.
How should a clinician tackle the management and treatment of a Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI)? An individualized approach must be developed for each patient, one that integrates appropriate surgical intervention and antimicrobial strategies.
Innovation translation at the AO and its AO Innovation Translation Center (AO ITC) encompasses the conception, strategic evaluation, and development of clinical solutions in collaboration with industrial partners. It includes proof-of-concept work with innovators, valorization of new technologies and techniques and clinical evidence creation to prove the added value of new solutions. Strategic investments in intellectual property, technology, and companies are also part of AO ITC's mandate.
Recent developments in imaging technology have allowed for rapid processing and visualization of significant amounts of data yielded from a variety of digital imaging modalities. Prerequisites have been established for three-dimensional (3D) visualization as well as programs for the computer-assisted 3D planning of surgical procedures, and these image sources are now available to assist the surgeon in the operating room.
Degenerative spinal conditions represent one of the most frequent domains of spinal pathology, which can affect patients of any age. Appropriate management can reduce the morbidity and improve significantly the life quality of these patients.
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Surgeons’ demand for knowledge and training on Head & Neck Cancer and Oral Oncology spans the specialties from head and neck surgery to maxillofacial, plastic, ear, nose, and throat, and general surgery.
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Arthroplasty is commonly used to treat acute fracture of the proximal femur, complex proximal humerus fracture or elbow fracture, but is less usual in complex knee fracture.