TITLE
Maria Papadaki : Maxillofacial Distraction Osteogenesis
TALK INFO
Distraction osteogenesis has evolved into a widely employed technique for expanding maxillofacial skeletal structures and has established itself as a standard approach for addressing congenital deformities.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Orthognathics, Technologies and Materials, Reconstruction
SPEAKER
DATE
27/05/24
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Explain the biological principles and mechanisms underlying distraction osteogenesis in the maxillofacial region.
Identify clinical indications and contraindications for the use of distraction osteogenesis in craniofacial and maxillofacial deformities.
Differentiate between various distraction devices and techniques, including internal and external distractors.
Outline the stages of distraction osteogenesis—latency, activation, consolidation, and retention—and their clinical significance.
Recognize potential complications and limitations of maxillofacial distraction osteogenesis and strategies for their prevention and management.
Evaluate patient selection and treatment planning considerations to optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Maria Papadaki MD, DMD, PhD is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon and Assistant Professor at the European University of Cyprus, former Instructor Harvard School of Dental Medicine, Massachussetts General Hospital.
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.
