Digital workflow advancement in maxillofacial technology
17 May 2025
Dental Technicians' Hub
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Learning Content
Maxillofacial Technology has come a long way over the years, this presentation demonstrates where we are today with technological developments. The presentation will touch on four sub specialities, Oral & Restorative Dentistry, Anatomical models, Orthognathic surgery and Silicone Prostheses
- Understanding of Obturators, Anatomical Models, Orthognathic surgery and Silicone Prostheses. Reasons why theses procedures are performed and the role of the Maxillofacial Prosthetist. A history lesson in Maxillofacial prosthetics and where the future is leading us with technical advances.
Aims
Link between Maxillofacial Surgery and Restorative Dentistry. What is an obturator and how technology is changing the way these are made.
How and why anatomical models are made.
Why is Orthognathic surgery performed and how it is planned pre-operatively
History of Maxillofacial Silicone Prostheses and brief guide to how these are made including future direction.
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