• Recognition & Awards
• Expressions Winter 2022

Advanced Jaw Reconstruction Case Impressed International Experts

OMFS MDS Graduate Won Second in Best-Case Competition in Spain

Dr Jane Pu (left) presents the case to the judges of the competition in the 26th Congress of EACMFS, Madrid, Spain

During the 26th Congress of European Association for Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS), 26-30 September 2022, in Madrid, Master of Dental Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS) graduate Dr Jane Pu received runner-up in the Best-Case Competition organized by AO CMF, AO Foundation. The case presentation was supervised by Dr Winnie Choi and Professor Richard Su of OMFS, Faculty of Dentistry, HKU.

The Best-Case Competition was open to all members of AOCMF worldwide with three cases short-listed to be presented during the face-to-face congress of EACMFS. The submitted cases covered a wide clinical spectrum in OMFS, which included trauma, implant, orthognathic surgery, oncology and reconstruction.

The achievement showcased the excellent work of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of our Faculty as one of the world-leading centers for computer-assisted jaw surgery.

Dr Pu presented an advanced jaw reconstruction case and immediate dental implant replacement for treating a large benign jaw tumour on a 20-year-old young man. The case utilized the 3D virtual planning, in-house surgical guide and reconstruction plate design, and 3D titanium printing. The cutting-edge technology allowed accurate tumour resection and jaw reconstruction with immediate restoration of facial contour and eating function of the patient.

This case received overwhelmingly positive comments from the judges who are world-leading experts in OMFS. “The achievement showcased the excellent work of the Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of our Faculty as one of the world-leading centers for computer-assisted jaw surgery”, Dr Pu said.

Case presented by Dr Pu, a young man with benign tumour at the right lower jaw (left) and advanced jaw reconstruction with fibula free flap and immediate dental implant placement after tumour resection (right).