OHI-S Orthognathic Surgery Diagnosis and Management of Complications and Errors 4 lessons 2h 11min

A comprehensive clinical course focused on improving outcomes in orthognathic surgery through better understanding, recognition, and management of complications and errors. This program explores the critical role of accurate diagnosis, structured treatment planning, and interdisciplinary coordination in preventing avoidable failures, integrating clinical reasoning with practical decision-making frameworks to strengthen predictability and enhance long-term stability.
Learning Objectives

Identify diagnostic errors in dentofacial deformities.

Avoid treatment planning pitfalls in maxillary and mandibular surgery.

Apply orthodontic–surgical planning principles effectively.

Recognize and navigate errors in orthodontic compensation and decompensation.

Manage relapse caused by persistent dysfunctions such as swallowing abnormalities, mouth breathing, and TMD.

Target Audience
This program is intended for clinical professionals involved in the surgical and orthodontic phases of treating dentofacial deformities, aiming to enhance patient safety and treatment predictability.
Best for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and Orthodontists.
Topics
Lesson 1. Avoiding Pitfalls in Orthognathic Surgery: Common Errors in Maxillary and Mandibular Procedures

Diagnostic errors in dentofacial deformities

Treatment planning pitfalls in maxillary and mandibular surgery

Orthodontic–surgical planning principles

Errors in orthodontic compensation and decompensation

Sagittal discrepancies: planning mistakes

Vertical dimension errors in surgical planning

Transverse discrepancies and miscalculations

Surgical and technical pitfalls

Workflow and interdisciplinary coordination issues

Communication gaps between orthodontist and surgeon

Factors affecting functional stability

Factors influencing aesthetic outcomes

Prevention of complications and relapse

Systematic approach to predictable treatment outcomes

Clinical strategies for improving surgical predictability

Lesson 2. New Techniques in Orthognathic Surgery: Advances in Precision and Predictability

Emerging techniques in modern orthognathic surgery

Rationale behind new surgical concepts

Impact on accuracy, stability, and predictability

Indications and limitations of contemporary techniques

Integration into multidisciplinary workflows

Strategies to improve outcomes and minimize complications

Evidence-based decision-making in clinical practice

Lesson 3. Etiology of Relapse in Orthognathic Surgery

Relapse due to persistent dysfunctions: swallowing abnormalities and mouth breathing

Residual maxillary growth and its impact

Unfavorable mandibular condyle reshaping

Constitutional abnormalities: myopathy and muscle typology

Importance of early detection and management to prevent permanent damage

Lesson 4. Mistakes and Complications in Orthognathic Surgery

Functional considerations in orthognathic surgery

Diagnostic errors

Errors in orthodontic treatment

Errors in surgical planning

Errors in aesthetic considerations

Overview of surgical safety and risk factors

Vascular complications

Dental complications

Nerve-related complications

Unfavorable fractures and bad splits

Postoperative infections

Pseudoarthrosis

Dentoalveolar necrosis

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders

Other potential complications

Importance of prevention, early detection, and proper management