In the face of cutting-edge 3D technologies and escalating patient expectations for aesthetic and functional outcomes, orthognathic surgery stands at a critical juncture. The demand for surgical precision and long-term stability has never been higher. This lecture will navigate the current landscape of orthognathic surgery, exploring the transformative impact of digital technology on treatment methodologies.
The presentation will delve into the diverse array of 3D technologies, techniques, and modalities that have been introduced to the orthognathic surgery realm, impacting every stage of the treatment process. Recent trends in the field will be critically examined, dispelling myths and presenting evidence to guide the audience through the evolving landscape of digital orthognathic surgery.
With a focus on complicated orthognathic cases, the lecture aims to propose a cohesive digital workflow. By addressing both the promises and challenges posed by these advancements, the audience will gain valuable insights into establishing high standards of surgical accuracy in the pursuit of optimal patient outcomes.
Join us in this exploration of the digital frontier as we assess our current position and collectively chart a course towards a future characterized by excellence in orthognathic surgery.
Nardy Casap (Israel)
Professor & Chairman, DMD, MD, PHD
Biography
Prof. Nardy Casap holds dual degrees in Dentistry (D.M.D.) and Medicine (M.D.) and currently serves as a distinguished Full Professor and Chairman of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Hebrew University-Hadassah Faculty of Dental Medicine in Jerusalem, Israel.
He graduated from Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy-Bucharest in 1987 and subsequently completed his residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the renowned Hadassah Medical Center. Prof. Casap further refined his expertise during a two-year tenure in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco.
Professor Casap holds the esteemed position of Member-At-Large on the Executive Committee of the International Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (IAOMS) and actively participates in several of its committees. These include the Education Committee, Podcast Committee, Webinar Committee, and IAOMS Strategic Committee.
In addition to his committee roles, he has contributed significantly to the organization of prominent international conferences. He served on the organizing committee for the 2021 International Conference on Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (ICOMS) scheduled for Glasgow and was a member of the academic committee for the 2023 ICOMS held in Vancouver. Currently, he serves on the academic committee for the upcoming Singapore ICOMS 2025.
He is the chairman of the Israel Dental Association Scientific Committee and past chairman of the Israeli Maxillofacial Professional Committee.
Prof. Casap is a member of the editorial boards of the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Quintessence International and numerous others. He has over 90 peer reviewed publications and book chapters.
In 2022, he was honored with the esteemed Doctor Honoris Causa award by UMFCD Bucharest, an esteemed recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field.
His main research interests are: orthognathic and craniofacial surgery, navigation surgery systems, bone reconstruction, bone morphogenetic proteins, endoscopic surgery and periosteal distraction.
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The digital workflow for orthognathic surgery: Current status and future directions
Prezentare Nardy Casap (Israel) Palas Congress Hall, Sala MOZART
