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Designed to complement AO CMF courses, these videos provide CMF residents, surgeons, orthodontists and researchers with on-demand access to the latest surgical techniques, expert case discussions, and clinical insights, all delivered by world-renowned AO CMF faculty.
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- AO CMF webinars, Study Clubs, expert presentations: covering various topics such as facial trauma, reconstructive, orthognathic, and innovation in technologies in CMF surgery.
- CMF surgical procedures and practical exercises: Step-by-step demonstrations with detailed explanations on various approaches and techniques.
- Interviews with CMF key opinion leaders: Insights from CMF experts on current practices and emerging trends.
- Non-surgical skills development: videos on improving communication, workflow, and other essential non-clinical skills.
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TMJ reconstruction in growing patients: autologous experience vs prosthesis
In this AO CMF Study Club session, the key challenges of pediatric TMJ reconstruction presented by Ajoy Roychoudhury, who emphasizes the need to account for facial growth and long-term function. He discusses different reconstruction options, highlighting costochondral grafts as a preferred approach due to their growth potential, while also addressing ways to reduce complications such as re-ankylosis and graft overgrowth.
Learning objectives:
- indication for pediatric TMJ reconstruction
- pediatric TMJ reconstruction using autologous tissue
- strategies to incorporate growth (costochondral grafts, transport disc distraction osteogenesis)
- strategies to reduce heterotopic bone at reconstruction site
- pediatric alloplastic total joint replacement.
Read the related blog post: Pediatric TMJ reconstructions—emerging research shows superiority of costochondral graft in autologous experience by Ajoy Roychoudhury.
Find further TMJ related resources at: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgery—collection of AO resources.
Managing Primary and Secondary Pediatric Midfacial Trauma
In this Expert Case discussion, Damir Matic, Mohamed Abdulazeem, Mohamed Amin, Amr Amin Ghanem and Amir Elbarbary are presenting webinar about management of primary and secondary pediatric midfacial trauma.
Key challenges in managing pediatric maxillary and orbital trauma are outlined, highlighting that facial growth is largely genetically determined and that the upper face and orbits have limited remodeling capacity. As a result, precise anatomic reduction at the time of injury is especially critical in younger children. It is further emphasizes that early, high-energy trauma poses the greatest risk for long-term growth disturbance, underscoring the importance of meticulous, age-appropriate surgical techniques, judicious use of hardware, and timely intervention—particularly in orbital emergencies—to ensure optimal functional and aesthetic outcomes as the child grows.
Read the related blog post written by Damir Matic: Maxillary and orbital trauma in children—why you should invest more time in these surgeries.
Find further facial trauma related resources at: Management of facial trauma—collection of AO resources.
3D Virtual Surgical Planning (VSP) in Orthognathic Surgery: Advantages, Disadvantages and Pitfalls
Virtual surgical planning and patient-specific 3D-printed guides and plates have transformed orthognathic and complex cranio-maxillofacial surgery. This AO CMF Study Club session held by Daniel Buchbinder, Rafael Cypriano, Belinda Beltrán and Juan Carlos Orellana, focuses on the digital workflow that replaces traditional physical models with precise 3D virtual models fused from imaging and optical scans, enabling surgeons to plan osteotomies and occlusion entirely in software and then transfer that plan to the operating room. It also highlights advantages such as improved accuracy, efficiency, safety, and reduced operating time, while noting limitations including inability to modify plans intraoperatively and technology costs.
A global survey of surgeons shows widespread adoption of computer-assisted planning, primarily for accuracy and efficiency in complex skeletal corrections.
Read the related blog post written by Dr. Daniel Buchbinder: How to maximize accuracy and streamline orthognathic surgery with virtual surgical planning.
Find further orthognathic surgery related resources at: Orthognathic surgery—collection of AO resources.
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2025
Complex Mandible Fractures Treatment with Christian Droguett Tidy
FACE AHEAD Summit Young Surgeon Award Winners: Spotlight on Excellence with Mohamed Abdelazeem, Mike Yiu Yan Leung, Tal Capucha, Ting Chak Lam
Precision and Innovation: AI Meets 3D in Transforming Oral and Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery with Florian Thieringer
Digital Technologies in Orthognathic Surgery with Steffano Fusetti
Panel Discussion—Ballistic Injuries Across Specialties: Insights from AO CMF, AO Trauma, AO VET, and AO Spine Care with Ana Tobon, Gregorio Sanchez Aniceto, Rami El Abiad, David Powers, Michael Grant, Shantibhushan Jha, Guillermo Ricciardi, Muhammad Wajid, Herman Michael Dittmar Johnson, Jeffrey Watkins
Facing the Mandible Fractures Complications: Insight for Treatment Decision-Making with Rodrigo Pereira
Optimizing Data Management and Presentation with Thomas Dodson
Reconstruction of Post Traumatic Ankylosis with Nitin Bhola
Principles of Patient-oriented Research with Thomas Dodson
Nasal Reconstruction with Juan Larranaga
Frontal Sinus Fracture Management: Current Trends with Gregorio Sanchez Aniceto
DCIA Flap: Tips and Tricks, and its Applications with Sat Parmar
Reevaluating Surgical Approaches for Management of Obstructive Sleep Apnea with Jeni Ho, Mei Chong
2024
Artificial Intelligence in CMF Surgery with Max Heiland
Anatomy and Access to Infratemporal Fossa Tumors with Mohamed Abdelazeem, Moni Kuriakose, Fawzia Butt, Mohammed Abedin, Issam Zairi, Eric Kahugu, Yeshaswini Thelekkat
2023
Pediatric Orbital Fractures - Special Considerations with Parag D. Gandhi
Virtual Surgical Planning with Daniel Buchbinder, Rafael Cypriano, Belinda Beltrán, Juan Carlos Orellana
Current Concepts in Facial Feminization Surgery (FFS) with Luis Capitan
Aural Atresia and Microtia with Scott Bevans, Mai Thy Truong
Panel Discussion—Errors in Fixation in Craniomaxillofacial, Orthopedic Trauma and Spinal Surgery with Friedrich R. Baumgaertel, Warren Schubert, Elizabeth Lord, Matthew Goodwin, Melanie Haffner-Luntzer, Sabine Girod, Amir Elbarbary, Mohammad El, Mohamed Abdelazeem, Fadi Zibdeh
Panel Discussion—Infections and Trauma with Cristina Ojeda-Thies, Ana Catalina Tobon, Andrej Trampuz, Sabine Girod, Amir Elbarbary, Mohammad El-Sharkawi, Mohamed Abdelazeem, Fadi Zibdeh
Panel Discussion—Bone Grafting Across Specialties: AO CMF, AO Trauma and AO Spine with Martin Stoddart, Nelson Astur, Francisco Alamillos, Marco Altamirano, Mohamed Abdelazeem, Alfredo Guiroy
Trigeminal and Facial Nerve Paralysis—Overview of the Management with Subramania Iyer, Mohamed Abdel Azeem
Bone Grafting for Dental Implants in the Aesthetic Area with SunDin Loo
Correction of Facial Defects by Means of Patient Matched Subperiosteal Implants with Johan Reyneke
2022
TMJ reconstruction in growing patients: autologous experience vs prosthesis with Ajoy Roychoudhury
Orthognathic Surgery in TMJ Patients with Tal Yoffe, Florian M Thieringer, Ariel Hirschhorn
2021
Regional Flaps in Maxillofacial Reconstruction—A Viable Option During the Covid-19 Pandemic
2020
3D Models in Craniofacial Surgery with Ingrid Ganske
Arthroscopic Surgery—How to Diagnose and Treat TMJ Dysfunction with Minimal Invasive Procedures with Rafael Martin-Granizo
Free Flap Surgery in Salvage and the Vessel Depleted Neck with Sat Parmar and Max Heiland
Midface Injuries with Divya Mehrotra
Preservation of the Frontal Sinus in Facial Trauma with Lucas Patrocinio
Management of Gunshot Wounds in the COVID-19 Environment with Eric Kahugu
Preparacíon al Paciente de Labio y Paladar Hendido para Cirugía Ortognática with Valeri Paredes
Rhinoplasty and Nasal Trauma with Amir Elbarbary
Managing Primary and Secondary Pediatric Midfacial Trauma with Damir Matic
Periorbital Trauma - A Priority Based Approach with Milind Naik
Panel Discussion: Management of Facial Trauma in the COVID-19 Environment
Soft-Tissue Management in Maxillofacial Trauma with TC Lim
Planificación Virtual en Navegación Intraoperatoria Para Cirurgía Ortognatica with Lucas E. Ritacco and María Gabriela Nassif
Orthognathic Surgery - Mandible First vs Maxilla First with Patricia Stoor and Federico Hernandez Alfaro
Early Detection of OSAS and Outcomes of Different Surgical Treatment with René Rojas
Surgery-First Approach (SFA) in Orthognathic Surgery with Hee-Kyun Oh
Distraction Osteogenesis vs Orthognathic Surgery with Eppo Wolvius
Modification of the Occlusal Plane in Orthognathic Surgery with Rodrigo Liceaga-Reyes
Primary and Secondary Orbital Reconstruction Using Computer Assisted Surgery (CAS) with Frank Wilde
Secondary Cranioplasty with Patricio Andrades
Reconstruction After Major Oral Cavity Resections with Marcelo Figari and José Larrañaga
3D Printing in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with Mike Leung and Richard Su
The Role of TMJ in Orthognathic Surgery with Mohammed Nadershah, Stefano Fusetti and Noor UI Wahab
2022
Covid-19 Associated Mucormycosis (CAM)—An Indian Experience with Taranjit Kaur, Ana Caruntu, Rafael Cypriano)
2021
Promote Yourself—Evict the Imposter with Lynne Fryer, Joyce McIntyre and Mirta Hediyati Reksodiputro
Regional Flaps in Maxillofacial Reconstruction—A Viable Option During the Covid-19 Pandemic with Reena John, Elkassaby Marwa and Priti Udhai
Management of Infratemporal Fossa Tumors with Cheng-Hsien Wu
Staged Maxillary Reconstruction with Jonathan Clark
Immediate Reconstruction using VSP with Zhigang Cai
Classification and Challenges of Midface Defect—Different Approaches to Midface Reconstruction with Samir Kumta
Virtual Surgical Planning: Technological Progress or Evidence-Based Practice? with Brett Miles
Step-by-step Planning and Executing Composite Resection and Reconstruction with Richard Su
Classification and Challenges of Oromandibular Defect and Case Introduction with Richard Shaw
Salvage Surgery: Benefit or Burden? with Rui Fernandes
Management of Infratemporal Fossa Tumors with Cheng-Hsien Wu
Skull Base Tumors with Gregorio Sánchez Aniceto
Panel Discussion: Condylar Fractures with Amir Elbarbary, Gregorio Sanchez Aniceto, Mohamed Abdelazeem, Nicolas Homsi, Sunil Aniruth, Noor Ul Wahab
2020
My Biggest Challenge with Damir Matic
2019
AO CMF On Air: 3D Planning and 3D Printing—Indications and Limitations with Sabine Girod, Florian Thieringer, Susana Heredero-Jung, Ian Sharp, Mike Leung, Benedicta Beck-Broichsitter, Maarten Koudstaal, and Patricia Stoor
AO CMF On Air: Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail—Mandibular Reconstruction with Sabine Girod, Gopal Kulandaswamy, Moni Kuriakose, Gregorio Sánchez Aniceto, Sat Parmar
Debate: Optimal Tongue Reconstruction Can Only Be Achieved With a Free Flap with Ignacio Garcia Recuero, Simon Hodder, Rui Fernandes
Panel Discussion: Defects of the Lower Face with Max Heiland, Valentino Valentini, José Luís Cebrián, Alberto Garcia Perla
Panel Discussion: How to Deal With Salvage Procedures/Complications with Max Heiland, Rui Fernandes, Ignacio Garcia Recuero, Satyesh Parmar
Panel Discussion: Defects of the Midface with Satyesh Parmar, Benedicta Beck-Broichsitter, Ignacio Garcia Recuero, Alberto Rocha Pereira
The Evolving Management of Craniomaxillofacial (CMF) Ballistic Wounds – A Historical Perspective with Brian Alpert
Facial Nerve Paralysis
8 Years Postoperative Following Gold Weight Implant (Case Example)
Example of Physical Examination to Assess Facial Nerve Paralysis
Irreversible Facial Paralysis Treated with Static Suspension with Tendons - Case Example
Treatment of Facial Nerve Resection with Selective Reinnervation - Case Example
Patient Affected by Synkinesis - Case Example
Facial Trauma
Mandibular Symphysis-Linear Fracture - Fixation with 2.4mm Lag Screws
Mandibular Symphysis-Linear Fracture - Fixation with two 1.0 mm-thick MatrixMANDIBLE Miniplates
and more
Orthognathic Surgery
Maxilla and Mandible Bimaxillary Orthognathic and Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery LeFort I Osteotomy and Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy (BSSO) (Giovanni Gerbino)
Genioglossus Advancement (Giovanni Gerbino)
Reconstructive Surgery
Mandibular Body - Segmental Defect Bridging of a Segmental Defect with a Patient-specific Plate, Computer-assisted Surgery Preplanned Free Fibular Flap (Benedicta Beck-Broichsitter)
Maxilla and Zygoma - Dentofacial Deformity. Segmental Le Fort I Osteotomy, Zygomatic Osteotomies with a Patient-specific Plate and Genioplasty (Fully Virtually Preplanned) (Thomas Kofod, Max Heiland)
Facial Trauma
Mandible, Symphysis and Angle-Simple Fractures—Fixation via Transoral Reduction Using 2.0 Miniplates
Fixation of Panfacial Fractures in a Multiply Injured Patient
Checking the Correct Position of the Medial Canthus
Peri-Orbital Approaches to the Orbit: Sub-Cilliary Approach
Inferior Fornix Retro-Caruncular Incision
Orthognathic Surgery
Mandible–Sliding Genioplasty (Giovanni Gerbino)
Maxilla, Mandible, and Chin - Bimaxillary Deformity - Lefort I Osteotomy
Reconstructive Surgery
External Septorhinoplasty - Approach
Tongue and Neck - Hemi Glossectomy - Reconstruction with Radial Forearm Free Flap (Chinese Flap)
Mandible, Ramus, and Body - Fibula Osteocutaneous Flap for Hemi-Mandibular Reconstruction
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