Maclodio · 31 Ottobre / 1 Novembre 2026
Advanced oro-maxillo-facial surgery in rabbits
Piezoelectric Surgery & Ultrasonic Wound Debridement
Relatore
- Francesco Paesano
The advent of piezoelectric surgery has profoundly transformed the paradigm of mineralized tissue surgery.
Based on ultrasonic micro-oscillations, this technology enables selective cutting of bone while preserving soft tissues, minimizing intraoperative bleeding, preventing thermal necrosis, and promoting faster healing.
In rabbit maxillo-facial surgery, where bone fragility, limited surgical fields, dense caseous pus, and proximity to critical neurovascular structures significantly increase surgical risk, piezoelectric instrumentation represents a major advancement.
In this species, traditional rotary instruments may increase the risk of iatrogenic mandibular fractures, damage to the infraorbital nerve, or trauma to the retrobulbar venous sinus.The piezoelectric technique allows controlled osteotomies with minimal applied pressure, offering superior intraoperative control and enhanced safety in complex procedures such as extraoral cheek teeth extraction, osteomyelitis management, tympanic bulla osteotomy, and advanced abscess surgery.
Furthermore, ultrasonic wound debridement (UWD) plays a crucial role in postoperative management of infected tissues.
Through cavitation and selective removal of necrotic tissue, ultrasonic debridement enhances antibacterial activity, reduces biofilm load, decreases exudate, and significantly shortens healing time, often without the need for general anesthesia.
This minimally invasive adjunct is particularly valuable in rabbits affected by chronic abscessation and osteomyelitis.
This experience will allow the student to enrich his knowledge and perfect the way of treatment clinical cases with a latest generation tool, guaranteeing a tangible impact on daily work.
Quota di partecipazione
1.200,00€the fee of € 1.200,00 to be paid according to the instructions, includes participation in the course (as per the programme), use of all fixed and mobile structures and equipment made available by the organisation, light lunch and certificate of participation.
• for cancellations received before 60 days from the start of the course, the entire fee will be refunded less an administrative cost of 15%. • for cancellations received later, if the non-participation is replaced by another participant on the waiting list, the entire fee minus 15% will be refunded; otherwise, the entire fee will be retained. • No registration will be considered accepted unless accompanied by the entire participation fee. Course cancellation conditions: The course will take place only upon reaching the minimum quota of 6 (six) participants and will expire on 05.10.26 ; beyond this date, the Secretariat will be responsible for communicating the negative outcome and the mandatory refund of the participation fee paid.
Presso
Clinica Veterinaria La Meridiana
Programma
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31 Ottobre 2026
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08:30Registration and Welcome Coffee
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Principles of Piezoelectric Surgery in Maxillofacial Procedures
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Physics of ultrasonic bone cutting
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Selective cutting of mineralized tissues
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Advantages over hand tools & rotary instruments
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Prevention of iatrogenic trauma
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10:00Advanced Diagnostic Imaging for Surgical Planning
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CT / CBCT interpretation
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3D reconstruction
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Identification of surgical landmarks
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Pre-operative planning strategies
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11:00Coffee Break
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11:30Extraoral Extraction of Rabbit Incisors
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Surgical anatomy
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Piezo-assisted osteoplasty
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Step-by-step surgical technique
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12:30Extraoral Extraction of Mandibular Cheek Teeth
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Mandibular surgical approach
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Access techniques
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Prevention of mandibular fractures
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13:30Lunch Break
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14:30HANDS-ON WET LAB – SESSION 1
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Participants will perform piezo-assisted osteotomies, incisor extractions, mandibular and maxillary extraoral approaches, tympanic bulla osteotomy simulations, and ultrasonic.
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Piezoelectric osteotomies
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Extraoral extraction of maxillary and mandibular incisors
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Extraoral extraction of mandibular cheek teeth
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Surgical access techniques and bone management
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1 Novembre 2026
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09:00Extraoral Extraction of Maxillary Cheek Teeth
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Surgical anatomy of the maxilla
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Infraorbital canal considerations
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Zygomatic arch osteotomy
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Step-by-step surgical protocol
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10:30Coffee Break
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11:00Middle Ear Surgery in Rabbits
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Diagnosis of middle ear disease
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Tympanic bulla osteotomy
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12:00Management of Odontogenic Abscesses & Osteomyelitis
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Surgical approaches
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Curettage and marsupialization
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Bone graft considerations
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Ultrasonic Wound Debridement protocols
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12:30Lunch Break
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13:30HANDS-ON WET LAB — SESSION 2
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Extraoral extraction of maxillary cheek teeth
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Surgical management of odontogenic abscesses
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Tympanic bulla osteotomy simulation
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Tympanic bulla osteotomy simulation
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18:00Final Discussion & Certificate Delivery
Relatore
Francesco Paesano
Si laurea nel 2013 presso la Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria dell’Università di Pisa, con una tesi sperimentale dal titolo “Anestesia Parzialmente Endovenosa in corso di procedure ortopediche nelle specie aviarie selvatiche”.
In seguito, svolge periodi di tirocinio e visiting presso in parchi zoologici, centri di recupero fauna selvatica e cliniche specializzate in medicina degli animali esotici in Spagna, Portogallo, Regno Unito, Indonesia.
Dal 2013 al 2016 si è occupato di Anestesiologia e di Medicina e Chirurgia degli Animali Esotici al Vet Hospital, Firenze.
Dal 2016 al 2018 si e’ occupato di Medicina Generale dei piccoli animali, medicina e chirurgia degli Animali Esotici ed Odontostomatologia presso la clinica Global United Veterinary Clinic di Abu Dhabi, Emirati Arabi Uniti.
Relatore all'interno di Congressi Nazionali e Internazionali: ICARE (International Congress Avian Reptile and Exotics mammals) nel 2015 e nel 2019.
Nel 2022 ha conseguito il titolo di “General Practitioner Certificate in Small Animal Dentistry and Oral Surgery” presso International School of Veterinary Postgraduate Studies.
Dal 2018 si occupa esclusivamente di Odontostomatologia e di Chirurgia degli Animali Esotici, settori del quale è stato il responsabile presso la Clinica Veterinaria Borghesiana di Roma fino a Settembre 2022.
Partecipa come docente al “Corso Pratico di Odontostomatologia” Unisvet e al Corso di Odontostomatologia per tecnici veterinari Unisvet.
I suoi campi di interesse principale sono la Chirurgia Oncologica e Traumatologica Maxillo Facciale e la Piezochirurgia.
Da Ottobre 2022 collabora con il VetHospital, con le cliniche del Cluster Fiorentino di VetPartnes Italia, e con molte altre strutture in Toscana.
Da Maggio 2023 collabora con il Centro Toscano Recupero Avifauna Selvatica di Empoli.
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