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American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
AAOMS 91st Annual Meeting, Scientific Sessions and Exhibition

Lunch and Learn

Saturday, October 17, 2009
11:30AM - 1:00PM

L516

Craniofacial Implants for Auricular and Orbital Defects


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Kevin L. Rieck, MD, DDS
Consultant, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN

Synopsis

Most oral and maxillofacial surgeons have experience in dental implants but limited exposure to craniofacial implant. This session will provide the background, surgical indications and techniques as well as prosthetic applications associated with craniofacial implant surgical procedures for various defects or deformities of the face.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:

  1. Describe the historical, surgical and prosthetic considerations relating to craniofacial implants.
  2. Discuss various modalities for autogenous and alloplastic reconstruction and their nuances.

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