Assistant Clinical Professor UCI Medical Center Irvine, California
The success of orthognathic surgery is based in the proper diagnosis, treatment plan, the precise performance of the different surgical techniques and the appropriate management of the patient’s expectations. Although orthognathic surgical techniques are very similar, the diagnosis, treatment and expectations of the patients vary significantly between different races, ethnic groups, gender and older populations. This plenary session aims to share the nuances of orthognathic surgery in the management of dentoskeletal discrepancies in these different populations.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this presentation, participants should be able to:
Contrast the facial characteristics of different races, ethnic groups and genders.
Determine the differences in the diagnosis and surgical treatment plan for the management of dentoskeletal discrepancies in races, ethnic groups, gender and older populations.
Analyze the use of orthognathic surgery techniques in facial gender affirmation surgery.