Computer-assisted Surgery: Pearls, Pitfalls and Misadventures

The use of computer-assisted surgery (Virtual Surgical Planning) is becoming common-place in surgical planning, from private offices to large institutions. Focusing on dental implants and orthognathic surgery, this session discusses and reviews cases illustrating the potential problem situations clinicians you may encounter while utilizing and/or relying on computer-assisted planning and surgical execution.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

  1. Utilize virtual surgical planning for orthognathic surgery. 
  2. Avoid common pitfalls when utilizing computer-assisted surgical planning and surgical execution in dental implant placement. 
  3. Discuss the applications and benefits of working with clinical engineers to establish surgical treatment plans. 

Richard E. Bauer III, DMD, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, Pa.
Relevant Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Stryker – Consultant

An Internet-based CME Activity
Original Release Date: November 8, 2016
Review Date: May 14, 2022
Expiration Date: May 14, 2025
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 2.0 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study

Richard E. Bauer, DMD, MD

Dr. Richard Bauer is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Dental Medicine and Medicine. Dr. Bauer completed his residency training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Dr. Bauer has served on multiple committees for the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. Dr. Bauer is a full-time faculty member and Residency Program Director at the University of Pittsburgh in the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and his practice is focused on dental implants and corrective jaw surgery. He has been active in research with focuses on hard and soft tissue regeneration and computer assisted surgery. He has recently been awarded the Peter Geistlich Research Award which support the advancement of hard and soft tissue regeneration in Oral and CranioMaxillofacial Surgery.

Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.

ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.

ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 2.0 continuing education credit(s).

AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this internet-based enduring material for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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Pre-Quiz
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  1 attempt  |  0/3 points to pass
Computer-assisted Surgery: Pearls, Pitfalls and Misadventures
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Open to view video.
Post-Quiz
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
3 Questions  |  Unlimited attempts  |  2/3 points to pass
Evaluation
11 Questions
Certificate
2.00 CDE/CME credits  |  Certificate available
2.00 CDE/CME credits  |  Certificate available