Facial asymmetry: A challenge to the dentist

Title: Facial asymmetry: A challenge to the dentist

Abstract:

Facial asymmetry it is considered one of the most challenging pathology conditions to treat both for an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, as well as for a dentist. Bite correction could be particularly difficult to achieve because of three-dimensional bone discrepancy between the maxilla and the mandible. Furthermore, a simple dental restauration with an unstable bite, will trigger occlusal problems sooner or later. Condylar hyperplasia is the most common cause of facial asymmetry and could affect patients at any age. Hence, it is possible to correct the asymmetry at young ages with surgery before orthodontic treatment, or at the same time of the orthognathic surgery.

Audience Take Away: 

• You can discover a lot of possibilities in order to plan a multidisciplinary treatment
• You’ll be able to give patients a correct treatment with great stability.
• Apart from the functional result, you’ll get happy patients with a new face appearance.

Biography:

Dr. Eduardo Rubio graduated as DDS at the Facultad de Odontología, University of Buenos Aires. Ph D from the same University. Specialist in Orla and Maxillofacial Surgery (Argentine Society of OMFS) Master in Health Service Administration at Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales. He was Adjunct Professor of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery till 2003 (retired). Nowadays he is Head on Oral and Maxillofacial Post graduated Oral and MFS program at Argentinian Catholic University, as well as Head of OMFS Dentistry program at the same University.