Vertical Bone and Soft Tissue Reconstruction of the Anterior Maxilla
The anterior maxillary vertical defect is a complex challenge since the vertical defect resulting in a loss of facial support. This results in asymmetrical and unsupported facial appearance that is greatly disturbing to the patient.
Flap design including the position of crestal incision position as well as the extension of the flap greatly depends on the vestibular depth, amount of keratinized tissue available. Minimally invasive flap management using the periosteo-elastic technique is crucial part of better soft tissue healing, but also in the prevention of any infraorbital nerve branch or arterial injuries. Techniques such as the suborbicularis preparation, the periosteoplasty, the papilla shift are going to be demonstrated and explained during high quality video presentations.
Minimally invasive bone harvesting techniques, membrane adaptation and fixation techniques are also going to be demonstrated in conjunction with digital membrane placements. Combination of vertical ridge and sinus augmentation is a frequently needed surgical procedure in the reconstruction of the posterior maxilla. In severely defective cases the clinician must master techniques such as the “Island technique”, the “Atomic bomb design” are essentials for success.
- Understand the surgical anatomy of the floor of the mouth.
- Learn the surgical principles of ridge augmentation surgery.
- Learn the tension free closure of the flaps after vertical ridge augmentation.
Presenter
István Urban, DMD, MD, PhD
Dr. Urban received his DMD degree and subsequently his MD degree from Semmelweis University School of Medicine and Dentistry (Budapest, Hungary) in 1991 and 1996. He completed a full-time program in oral surgery at St. Istvan Hospital in Budapest, Hungary (1992-1996). He completed his internship program in Periodontics at UCLA.
After he graduated from the Fellowship Program (1999-2000) in Implant Dentistry at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California, he was appointed assistant professor the following year. Dr. Urban is licensed in the state of California (USA) and has a private practice in Budapest, Hungary.
Dr. Urban received his PhD degree in Periodontology in 2012 at the University of Szeged, Hungary. He is currently an honorary professor at the University of Szeged.
Dr. Urban is a board member of the Osteology Foundation and has published scientific articles and textbook chapters on bone regeneration and soft tissue reconstructive surgery around dental implants. Recently, Dr. Urban has become an adjunct clinical associate professor at the Department of Periodontology and Oral Medicine at the University of Michigan. Recently, Dr. Urban has become a lecturer at Harvard School of Dental Medicine. Dr. Urban is a recipient of the prestigious "Master Clinician Award from the American Academy of Periodontology.
Dr. Urban is the author of the textbook titled Vertical and Horizontal Augmentation published by Quintessence", which has been published in 12 languages. Dr. Urban recently authored the second part of the book titled, "VERTICAL 2: The NEXT LEVEL".
