Alberto Rocha Pereira
Distraction osteogenesis
- Medical School at Coimbra University, Portugal (1986 to 1992).
- Residency Training in Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic surgery, at Egas Moniz Hospital, Lisbon, (1996 to 2002).
- AO Foundation Faculty education program, Lisbon, Portugal, 2011.
- AO Foundation Course Chairperson Education Program, Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2016.
- Head of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery department, Hospital da Luz, Lisbon (since 2021).
- Senior consultant, Oncological Institute Francisco Gentil, Lisbon (since 2008).
- Head of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillofacial Surgery department, Armed Forces Hospital, Lisbon (2014 to 2017).
- Head of Emergency and Critical Care Department, Armed Forces Hospital, Lisbon, (2015 to 2017).
- Chair of the AO Foundation Distraction Taskforce, from 2020 to 2023.
- Member of the AO Foundation CMF Technical Commission, from 2023.
Nationality: Portugal
Scientific areas: Implantology
8 of november, from 09h45 until 10h10
Auditorium A
Conference summary
This review discusses the indications for distraction osteogenesis in the reconstruction of oromaxillofacial defects, particularly dentoalveolar defects, and in preparation for rehabilitation with dental implants.
The most relevant technical aspects of the technique will be discussed, as well as its advantages and disadvantages compared to other reconstructive techniques, with the presentation of illustrative clinical cases.