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Planning jaw surgery requires attention to occlusion, the condition of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and the airway. These topics come together in the online course “Orthognathic Surgery and TMJ Surgery”. The programme explores surgical techniques, treatment planning and clinical cases.
What the course covers
The course covers seven subject areas:
- Mandibular and chin surgery — osteotomy techniques, surgical instruments and causes of postoperative relapse.
- Maxillary surgery — maxillary expansion, virtual planning and nasal breathing.
- The surgery-first approach — indications, limitations and changes in the position of the occlusal plane.
- Condylar hyperplasia — assessment of the joint and treatment approaches for different types of the condition.
- TMJ replacement — surgical techniques, condylar resorption and reactive arthritis.
- Trauma and craniofacial deformities — discussion of tumours, ankylosis and complex clinical situations.
- Obstructive sleep apnoea — assessment of airway obstruction and surgical approaches.
The lectures discuss preparation for surgery, technical aspects of the procedures, possible complications and postoperative patient care. Clinical examples complement the discussion of treatment protocols.
About the lecturer
The course is taught by Larry Wolford, a clinical professor at Texas A&M College of Dentistry whose work spans oral and maxillofacial surgery and orthodontics.
His professional work includes developing protocols for orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery and the surgical treatment of sleep apnoea. His biography lists two co-authored textbooks, more than 45 book chapters and 225 scientific publications. Read more about Larry Wolford.
Course format
The course includes seven online lessons with a total duration of approximately six hours. The materials remain available without a time limit after payment, allowing learners to study at their own pace and revisit the lectures.
The programme may be useful to oral and maxillofacial surgeons and orthodontists who want to organise their knowledge of surgical planning and the collaboration between related specialties.
