Preconference Symposia bring together experts in the field to highlight the most current technology. All sessions will take place concurrently from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009. Plan to arrive early to learn more about one these fascinating topics:
Pre-Conference Clinical Symposia Session #1
M. Thomas Wilcko, DMD, Jeffrey J. Pulver, DDS, and Gerald R. Eidenmuller, DDS, MS
Wilckodontics / Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics
Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics (AOO) / Wilckodontics was first introduced at the 98th Annual Session of the Association of Orthodontics in 1998. In spite of 10 years of outstanding clinical results and scientific research to confirm the biological basis for the technique, AOO remains controversial. Combining established surgical osteotomy and bone grafting techniques with orthodontia, the AOO procedure offers our patients a promising alternative to protracted time using conventional orthodontics. The lecture
will detail the history of the procedure, evidence-based research, technique and case presentations. AOO offers an exciting adjunct to your oral and maxillofacial surgery armamentarium and a clinical symposium that you will not want to miss.
Pre-Conference Clinical Symposia Session #2
Bruce Epker, DDS, PhD
Botox, Fillers, and Laser Skin Resurfacing
Botox has been used for various FDA approved therapeutic purposes during the past twenty years. In the last decade, its use as a cosmetic enhancer has taken center stage. Facial rejuvenation using Botox cosmetic is currently the most frequently performed cosmetic procedure in offices across the United States.
The growth of Botox cosmetic has led to the emergence of other injectable materials used as fillers to enhance facial appearance. The use of these fillers has specific FDA approved clinical applications based upon extensive experimental and clinical testing. This presentation will discuss the indications, preparation, the use of, and clinical experience with some of these products including Restylane, Juvederm, Radiesse, Sculptra and Artefill.
Two aspects of laser skin resurfacing are currently commonly employed in the arena of cosmetic facial enhancement, noninvasive laser modalities and invasive laser modalities.
The specifics of these laser systems in terms of indications, technologies, postoperative care and results will be discussed in Dr. Epker’s presentation.
Click here to download Dr. Epker's full paper.
Pre-Conference Clinical Symposia Session #3
Tomasco Vercellotti, MD, DDS, PhD
Reconstruction/Piezo Harvest and Grafting Techniques
Grafting with intraoral harvested autologous bone blocks is a time-honored method to reconstruct severe horizontal and vertical alveolar bony defects. Since its introduction, the Piezosurgery System has greatly enhanced the surgeon’s ability to harvest autologous bone grafts in a safe and expedient manner. Piezosurgery permits precise and tactile controlled osteotomies in difficult access situations and limits the potential for soft tissue trauma during harvesting. Dr. Vercellotti’s presentation will present advanced bone grafting techniques including ridge expansion, simplified sinus augmentation procedures, corticotomies for advanced osteogenic orthodontic (AOO) movement and applications in multipiece maxillary osteotomies.
Pre-Conference Clinical Symposia Session #4
Steven A. Guttenberg, DDS, MD
Use of In-Office CBCT to Enhance your Practice
It is universally recognized that oral and maxillofacial surgery has been greatly impacted by innovations in three dimensional CT scan imaging technology. Recently, the introduction of cone beam CT technology has allowed for clinicians worldwide to place this technology within the walls of their offices. Nevertheless, it is reported that less than 5% of the oral and maxillofacial offices in the United States currently employ this technology. This course will demonstrate the efficacy of CBCT radiology and how to integrate it into your daily practice. Multimodal application including extractions, implants, oral and maxillofacial pathology, trauma, orthognathic surgery, and evaluation of the airway will be discussed.