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

Surgical Mini-Lectures and Clinics

Saturday, October 17, 2009
7:00AM - 9:00AM

M642

Orthognathic Surgery: Treatment Planning and Surgical Techniques

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Larry M. Wolford, DMD
Clinical Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Baylor College of Dentistry
Dallas, TX

Synopsis

This program will present diagnosis and treatment planning of dentofacial deformities. Maxillary and mandibular surgical techniques will be discussed including rigid fixation, synthetic bone grafting, and adjunctive procedures. Surgical alteration of the occlusal plane as well as model surgery modifications will also be presented.

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Diagnose the most common dentofacial deformities, as well as improve the abilities to develop comprehensive treatment plans.
  2. Select the appropriate state-of-the-art surgical procedures and proper sequencing to provide the optimal treatment outcomes.
  3. Discuss which surgical techniques are predictable for various dentofacial deformities and specific factors that can lead to unfavorable outcomes.

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