A Fresh Look at lntraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy

A Fresh Look at lntraoral Vertical Ramus Osteotomy is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

Release Date: March 23, 2022
Expiration Date: November 02, 2027

Description:
The intraoral vertical ramus osteotomy (IVRO) is a technically straightforward and useful technique with many applications, including management of horizontal mandibular excess, mandibular asymmetry and correction of minor mandibular deficiency. IVRO has a significant advantage over sagittal split osteotomy (SSO) from the standpoint of inferior alveolar nerve injury and risk of unfavorable split. IVRO also may be more forgiving than SSO in patients with TMJ disorders because of a condylotomy effect. IVRO has likely been criticized as a mainstream ramus osteotomy, as maxillomandibular fixation (MMF) is required with the traditional technique. Internal fixation can be readily applied to IVRO and predictably eliminate MMF. Surgical protocols for safe IVRO with internal fixation technique will be discussed in detail during this 60-minute webinar.

Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Explain the indications and limitations of IVRO. 
• Distinguish the virtual planning considerations for IVRO. 
• Describe the digital workflow for cutting guide fabrication. 
• Integrate IVRO with internal fixation into daily orthognathic surgery practice