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Marwa El Kassaby: 3D Planning for in Orthognathic Surgery for Patients with CLP vs. non-cleft: apples & oranges
TALK INFO
In this session, Marwa El Kassaby will examine the role of 3D planning in orthognathic surgery for patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP) compared with non-cleft patients. The presentation highlights how anatomical variations, previous surgeries, and scar tissue in CLP patients create unique surgical challenges that differ significantly from standard orthognathic cases. Using digital planning tools and clinical case examples, the talk will demonstrate how virtual surgical planning helps surgeons anticipate complexities, optimize surgical movements, and improve functional and aesthetic outcomes. The session emphasizes why treatment planning for CLP patients is fundamentally different—often described as comparing “apples and oranges”—and how advanced 3D technologies support more precise and predictable surgical results.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
SPEAKER
DATE
06/06/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Understand the differences in orthognathic surgical planning between CLP and non-cleft patients.
Recognize the advantages of 3D virtual surgical planning in managing complex craniofacial deformities.
Identify anatomical and surgical challenges specific to cleft lip and palate patients undergoing orthognathic surgery.
Explore how digital planning improves surgical accuracy, communication within multidisciplinary teams, and patient outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Marwa El Kassaby is an accomplished Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with extensive expertise in orthognathic surgery, cleft lip and palate management, and digital surgical planning. She is actively involved in clinical practice, education, and research focusing on the application of virtual surgical planning and 3D technologies to improve outcomes in complex craniofacial and orthognathic procedures.
Dr. El Kassaby has significant experience in managing patients with cleft-related dentofacial deformities, where treatment planning often requires multidisciplinary collaboration and advanced imaging techniques. Her work emphasizes the use of 3D planning, patient-specific surgical approaches, and digital workflows to enhance precision, predictability, and functional and aesthetic results in maxillofacial surgery.
CE ACCREDITATION
surgeOn is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider. ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. surgeOn designates this activity for 1 credit hour of continuing education credits.
This event may also be accredited by the European Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (EACCME®) for a maximum of 1 European CME credits (ECMEC®s). Each medical specialist should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the educational activity. If you are a learner based in the U.S. or Canada EACCME credits are recognized by the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
DECLARATION
In accordance with criterion 13 of document UEMS 2023.07.rev “EACCME® Criteria for the Accreditation of Live Educational Events (LEEs)” and the Standard v. Commercial or Promotional Conflict of Interest, published by the American Dental Association Continuing Education Recognition Program (ADA CERP), all surgeON presenters sign a Conflict of Interest form to document all perceived or actual conflicts of interest for the last 3 years, whether due to a financial or other relationship. This document can be viewed at the beginning of the event or on request by emailing info@surgeon-events.org No fee, honorarium or arrangement for re-imbursement of expenses in relation to the this event has been provided to the speaker.
