Head and neck reconstruction, 3D planning and simulations of the face, Orthognathic surgery (jaw surgery), Facial gender confirmation surgery, Maxillofacial traumatology, Dentoalveolar surgery, implantology, and autologous bone grafts (cleft lip and palate).
Workshop 1:
Surgical precision and success
A theoretical, practical, and hands-on workshop covering a broad range of craniofacial applications (ear, nose, and eye region). Topics include surgical planning, implantology, soft tissue management, and postoperative care. The session allows for case-based discussions, featuring best-practice examples and practical tips & tricks.
Dr. Matthias Ureel is an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon at the University Hospital Ghent (Belgium), specializing in reconstructive and aesthetic surgery, with a particular focus on head and neck reconstructions and interventions.
Presentation:
Beyond the traditional “Anaplastology without boundaries”
(Joint presentation with Mr. Maarten de Jong)
Anaplastology is undergoing a profound transformation mostly driven by advances in digital technologies and new clinical protocols. Central to this evolution is the integration of early loading of implants and a fully digital workflow that allows contactless production. Together, these developments are redefining both the speed and accessibility of patient care. Early loading protocols, which allow prosthetic rehabilitation to occur four weeks after implant placement, offer significant benefits in reducing treatment timelines. By minimizing the traditional waiting period required for osseointegration, early loading accelerates the restoration of form and function, enhancing patient satisfaction and quality of life.Simultaneously, digital techniques (3D scanning, printing and color registration) are enabling a fully digitalized approach to prosthetic design and fabrication. Digital workflows streamline the process from initial consultation to final prosthesis delivery without the need for repeated patient appointments. Contactless production methods enable remote collaboration and treatment. By decoupling physical proximity from the treatment process, anaplastologists can now design, plan, and even deliver facial prosthetics to patients across any geographical distances. This opens new possibilities for treating individuals in remote or underserved areas and offers flexibility for patients with mobility limitations. Contactless workflows, from digital impressions to remote design and fabrication, represent a major step toward expanding access to high-quality anaplastologic care.This presentation explores how the convergence of these innovations is reshaping modern anaplastology. Through clinical case studies, workflow analyses, and outcome evaluations, we highlight the benefits and challenges of implementing early loading, digital workflows, and remote production strategies in prosthetic rehabilitation. Our goal is to inspire practitioners to embrace these advancements while upholding the artistry, precision, and patient-centered care that remain central to the discipline.
CV:
Dr. Matthias Ureel graduated as a doctor from Ghent University in 2013. During his dentistry studies, he worked as an independent surgical assistant at AZ Jan Palfijn with an orthopaedic and maxillofacial surgeon from 2013 to 2016. In 2016, he obtained his degree in dentistry.In August 2016, Dr. Ureel started training in oral and maxillofacial surgery at the University Hospital Ghent under the supervision of Prof. Dr. H. Vermeersch. For the next 3.5 years, he worked at the University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, in the cranio-maxillofacial surgery department under the supervision of Prof. C. Kunz. Dr. Ureel’s main interests are 3D planning and printing, traumatology, orthognathic surgery and facial gender confirmation surgery.
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