TITLE
Delia Van Vuuren : Restorative Challenges: When the Fibula is the Mandible
TALK INFO
This session, led by Delia van Vuuren, will explore the complexities of mandibular reconstruction using fibula free flaps. Participants will gain insight into the surgical planning, technical execution, and multidisciplinary considerations required to restore both function and aesthetics in patients with mandibular defects. Emphasis will be placed on preoperative planning, flap contouring, occlusion management, and soft tissue reconstruction, as well as strategies to anticipate and manage complications. Surgeons and restorative teams will leave equipped with practical approaches to optimize outcomes in challenging reconstructive cases.
THIS EVENT IS ACCREDITED
CLINICAL PATHWAY
Implants
SPEAKER
DATE
09/10/23
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Understand the principles and indications of fibula free flap reconstruction for mandibular defects.
Review preoperative planning strategies, including virtual surgical planning and prosthetic considerations.
Identify technical challenges in fibula-to-mandible reconstruction, such as contouring, occlusion, and soft tissue management.
Recognize potential complications and strategies to mitigate them, including flap failure, malocclusion, and functional deficits.
Integrate multidisciplinary approaches involving surgery, prosthodontics, and rehabilitation to optimize functional and aesthetic outcomes.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Vuuren, Delia van
Senior Registrar Prosthodontics, University of Western Cape, South Africa
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.
