Welcome to FINDOS Symposium 2019 – Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction
We cordially invite you to attend the FINDOS symposium to be held in Turku between May 9th and 10th 2019.
Location: University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry, Arje Scheinin Hall (Lemminkäisenkatu 2)
The theme of the 2019 symposium is “Craniomaxillofacial Reconstruction”. Reconstructive surgery may be required due to various congenital and acquired deformities or defects of the face and skull. Treatment aims to restore appearance as well as function, and involves the manipulation of bone, muscle, skin, nerves, blood vessels, other soft tissues, and teeth. However, reconstruction of severe deformities presents many challenges due to the complexity of the structures in the craniofacial area. This symposium provides lectures from distinguished clinicians and researchers about different indications and methods for craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery in children and adults, including applications of 3D printing and tissue engineering.
Welcome to listen to esteemed international and local speakers. We look forward to seeing you in Turku!
> FINDOS Symposium 2019 Speakers
Programme of the symposium
Thursday 9th of May
Location: University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry, Arje Scheinin Hall (Lemminkäisenkatu 2)
| 8:45-9:00 | Welcome and opening of the symposium, Professor Hanna Thorén |
| 9:00-9:45 | Docent Niko Moritz Biomechanics of bone and implant devices |
| 9:45-10:45 | Docent Nina Lindfors Bioactive glass in the treatment of bone defects – a half-century long story |
| 10:45-11:15 | Coffee break and posters |
| 11:15-12:00 | Docent Patricia Stoor Patient specific implants in orthognatic surgery |
| 12:00-13:15 | Lunch (at own cost) |
| 13:15-14:00 | Docent Johanna Snäll Patient specific implants in facial fracture surgery |
| 14:00-14:30 | Professor Riitta Seppänen-Kaijansinkko Stem cells in craniomaxillofacial reconstruction |
| 14:30-14:45 | Leg stretching pause |
| 14:45-15:45 | Docent Junnu Leikola Cranioplasties in pediatric patients |
| 15:45- | Lobby coctail and posters |
Friday 10th of May
Location: University of Turku, Institute of Dentistry, Arje Scheinin Hall (Lemminkäisenkatu 2)
| 9:00-10:00 | Professor Max Heiland Reconstruction of the facial skeleton using free flaps and patient specific implants |
| 10:00-10:10 | Leg stretching pause |
| 10:10-11:10 | Docent Patrik Lassus The Helsinki approach to face transplantation |
| 11:10- | Professor Hanna Thorén Discussion and closing remarks |
The symposium is open to all interested parties.
All FINDOS students are encouraged to bring a poster! Participation in the whole symposium programme brings 1 ECTS credit.
> Please register here
Registration is open until 28th of April 2019.
The symposium is free of charge for the registered participants. Lunch is self-financed.
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