Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Oral Surgery Associates of Lansing Okemos, Michigan
Dr. Hammer will present: Jaw in a Day – Regenerative Strategies to Optimize Hard and Soft Tissue
Immediate dental rehabilitation in free tissue transfer is becoming more common globally. Although it is highly successful and a life-changing procedure for patients, both hard-tissue and soft-tissue complications occur. Regenerative strategies can be employed to optimize the patient’s outcome. This presentation will introduce the concepts of Maxillofacial Restoration and both immediate and delayed dental rehabilitation in free tissue transfer. In addition, it will provide case examples of both hard- and soft-tissue complications and discuss the clinical decision making and techniques used to optimize the patient’s long-term outcome.
Dr. Moe will present: Hard and Soft Tissue Dental Alveolar Reconstruction – Complicated Cases
Dentoalveolar regeneration after ablative surgery for benign or malignant maxillofacial pathology poses significant challenges for the reconstructive surgeon. In these cases, combined hard- and soft-tissue defects, patient comorbidities, nutritional status and scarred or irradiated tissue can increase the surgical complexity and impact options for reconstruction. This presentation will discuss the principles of hard- and soft-tissue regeneration in the post-ablative patient. It also will discuss technological advancements and innovative treatment options for hard- and soft-tissue regeneration including complex dental implants, patient-specific implants, tissue engineering and secondary soft-tissue procedures.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Discuss the technique of immediate and delayed dental rehabilitation in free tissue transfer.
Evaluate hard- and soft-tissue complications and determine which regenerative strategy, if any, would be best to address the complication.
Discuss new technologies in both hard- and soft-tissue rehabilitation in the setting of free tissue transfer.
Understand the challenges in dentoalveolar reconstruction in the post-ablative patient.
Understand the reconstructive principles in hard- and soft-tissue regeneration in the post-ablative patient.
Discuss innovative treatment options for hard- and soft-tissue regeneration in the post-ablative patient.
