Advanced Principles and Techniques of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

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Credit 1. 1 Lecture Hour. . Advanced topics in recognition of advanced oral and maxillofacial surgery clinical scenarios that require a referral to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon; discussion of specialist responsibilities and management of complex cases ill-suited for treatment in the general dental office; advanced oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures and concepts; management of oral and maxillofacial pathology and principles of biopsy and tenets of biopsy referral; surgical management of maxillofacial trauma and defects including cleft lip and palate; surgical placement of osseointegrated implants. Prerequisite: Third year classification in dentistry.