Orbital Reconstruction Outside the Box: Technology and Alternative Approaches

Orbital Reconstruction Outside the Box: Technology and Alternative Approaches is organized by American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS).

Release Date: September 12, 2022
Expiration Date: April 12, 2028

Description:
Reconstruction of orbital fractures is a complex area of maxillofacial surgery. The purpose of this session is to discuss unconventional techniques to add to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon's armamentarium so that the surgeon can be better-equipped to tackle challenging defects. In addition to an introductory review of the traditional approaches, the use of technological adjuncts such as computer planning, custom guides, custom hardware, intraoperative CT and navigation will be covered. Adoption of transantral approaches and how to incorporate that into treatment algorithms also will be reviewed.

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

• Explain the effective use of computer planning and custom hardware in treatment of complex orbital defects. 
• Examine the indications, execution and pitfalls of using transantral approaches to correction of orbital defects, including combination approaches with traditional transorbital approaches. 
• Describe a treatment algorithm for incorporation of technology and alternative approaches when managing orbital fractures.