Conventional Le Fort vs. Distraction in Cleft Patients

Includes a Live Web Event on 03/26/2026 at 6:00 PM (CDT)

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Correcting maxillary hypoplasia in patients with cleft-related deformities can be one of the more demanding challenges in orthognathic surgery. This 60-minute live webinar will focus on real-world cases and supporting research, highlighting the factors that can complicate planning and execution, from scar tissue and limited bone to nasal and dental/orthodontic considerations.

This interactive presentation will give a side-by-side look at techniques and outcomes using a traditional approach compared with midface distraction. The session is designed to spark practical discussion and invite audience input on the decision points and refinements that can help improve outcomes for these groups of patients.

Learning Objectives

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

Discuss the challenges in performing large Le Fort advancement in cleft and syndromic patients.
Provide a framework for deciding if and when to apply distraction osteogenesis to achieve a predictable result.
Familiarize the various methods of manipulating current distractors to fit this heterogenous population.

Cancellation Policy: Registrants will receive a full refund up until the day before the event. No refund will be given on the day of or after the event.

Marco Caminiti, DDS, MED, FRCDC

Assistant Professor and Program Director

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Toronto

Marco F. Caminiti, DDS, MEd, is an associate professor and Program Director of the Temporomandibular Joint and Orthognathic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Toronto. He is Head and Program Director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery program at the university, and Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Humber River Hospital. Dr. Caminiti's practice and research is focused on orthognathic surgery for the management of patients with facial deformities and the development and assessment of surgical skills.

Disclosures(s): No financial relationships were disclosed

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 1.0 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 live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.