TITLE
Gabriele A. Millesi: Surgery-First vs. Orthodontics-First Choosing the Optimal Orthognathic Approach
TALK INFO
In her insightful talk, Dr. Millesi examines the critical decision-making process between surgery-first and orthodontics-first approaches in orthognathic treatment. Millesi highlights the benefits and potential drawbacks of each method, stressing that the optimal approach often depends on individual patient needs and specific clinical scenarios. By comparing outcomes such as treatment time, patient comfort, and overall effectiveness, she provides a comprehensive guide for clinicians to customize their treatment strategies. Millesi’s presentation underscores the importance of a personalized approach to orthognathic surgery, ensuring that each patient receives the most effective and efficient care based on their unique anatomical and functional requirements.
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CLINICAL PATHWAY
Orthognathics
SPEAKER
DATE
13/01/25
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Compare the surgery-first and orthodontics-first approaches in orthognathic treatment, including benefits and potential drawbacks.
Assess clinical scenarios and patient-specific factors that influence the choice of treatment sequencing.
Evaluate outcomes related to treatment time, patient comfort, and overall effectiveness for both approaches.
Develop personalized orthognathic treatment plans to optimize functional and aesthetic results.
Apply evidence-based decision-making strategies to ensure the most effective and efficient care for individual patients.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Dr. Gabriele A. Millesi MD DMD is an Assistant Professor at the Medical University of Vienna, where she contributes her expertise to the University Hospital for Cranio-Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery. With a distinguished career in the field, she has also served as the Past President of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (IAOMS). Her extensive experience and leadership in orthognathic surgery and cranio-maxillofacial surgery are well-recognized in the medical community, reflecting her commitment to advancing patient care and surgical techniques in her specialty.
CE ACCREDITATION
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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.

