Lectures will provide an overview of the outcome of nerve injuries and the therapeutical challenges. The course will further offer an update in trigeminal neuropathic pain and its diagnosis and management. A main lecture from Prof. Tara Renton,
Kings College London, internationally renowned expert, who has set up a Society on this issue and has established an international leading programme of trigeminal pain research and education (Trigeminal foundation ) will be followed by a multidisciplinary debate.
Organizing committee: Prof. Reinhilde Jacobs (KULeuven) Prof. Constantinus Politis (KULeuven) Prof. Ivo Lambrichts (UHasselt) Prof. Hubert Vermeersch (UGent)
Target Group
This symposium is aimed at medical doctors, dentists, OMFS-surgeons, periodontologists, researchers and all other professionals and specialists in related fields.
Programme
09.00 Introduction 09.15 An overview of iatrogenic trigeminal nerve injuries in relation to dentistry with focus on third molar surgery
Prof. Tara Renton
10.45 Coffee break
11.15 Focus on dental implant nerve injuries, Prof. Tara Renton
12.45 Lunch 13.45 Challenges in periodontology, Prof. Marc Quirynen
14.00 Challenges in OMFS surgery, Prof. Constantinus Politis
14.15 Challenges in orofacial pain management, Prof. Antoon De Laat
14.30 Debate on trigeminal injuries 15.15 Coffee break 15.30 Legal perspective of iatrogenic nerve injuries, Mr. Raf Van Goethem
15.45 Insurance matters when confronted with iatrogenic nerve injuries, Prof. Yvo Vermylen
16.00 Debate on legal and insurance issues, Multidisciplinary panel members
Moderators: Prof. Reinhilde Jacobs, Prof. Ivo Lambrichts, Prof. Hubert Vermeersch
Panel: Prof. Tara Renton, Prof. Constantinus Politis, Prof. Marc Quirynen, Prof. Antoon De Laat, Mr. Raf Van Goethem, Prof. Yvo Vermylen
17.00 Closure and reception – Opening of the OMFS-IMPATH Research and Imaging Centre
