Clinical accuracy of waferless maxillary positioning using customized surgical guides and patient specific osteosynthesis in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery.
J Craniomaxillofac Surg, Jul 8, 2017
Heufelder M, Wilde F, Pietzka S, Mascha F, Winter K, Schramm A, Rana M Read more
Oral and maxillofacial surgeon in private practice in Vitória, Brazil. Rafael is the coordinator of oral and maxillofacial surgery at Vitória Apart Hospital and Hospital Santa Rita de Cássia. Experienced in orthognathic surgery, temporomandibular (TMJ) disorders and surgery and maxillofacial trauma.
Editor’s Pick of the clinical case of the month on comprehensive orthognathic surgery In this month’s Editor’s Pick, myAO is featuring a case published by Dr. […]
Odontogenic keratocysts (OKC), previously known as keratocystic odontogenic tumors (KCOT or KOT), are rare benign cystic lesions involving the mandible or maxilla and are believed to arise from dental lamina. Treatment is often with marsupialization/enucleation/excision +/- aggressive curettage. However, they can have a very high recurrence rate (30-60%), and follow-up is essential.
Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery (also known as oculofacial surgery, or ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery) treats conditions of the eyelids, eye socket and tear drainage system.
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December 2022 saw the first ever Case Competition on myAO. Surgeons from across the 5 specialties of the AO network shared interesting cases to be reviewed and discussed with their peers on myAO groups.
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.