Aesthetic precision in orthognathic surgery − optimising facial outcomes

Course Convenors

Dr Christian Freudlsperger (Auckland, New Zealand)

Dr Lydia Lim (Sydney, Australia)

International Faculty

Dr Raquel Guijarro-Martínez (Valencia, Spain)

Local Faculty

Prof. Andrew Heggie (Melbourne, Australia)

Mr Wayne Gillingham (Wellington, New Zealand)

A/Prof Patrishia Bordbar (Melbourne, Australia)

Course Description

Orthognathic surgery has a profound impact on facial aesthetics and there is increasing emphasis on achieving predictable aesthetic outcomes while avoiding unfavourable facial changes. This course is designed to help surgeons refine their aesthetic assessment, treatment planning, and surgical strategies to optimise facial outcomes in orthognathic patients.

Wednesday 5th August 2026

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre

1:00pm - 2.00pm - Lunch

2:00pm - 6.00pm - Lectures

Features expert-led lectures on:

• Facial Asymmetry in Orthognathic Surgery: Orthodontic and Surgical Strategies for Optimised Aesthetic Outcomes

• Patient-Specific Planning and Solutions for Aesthetic Optimisation

• Does Accuracy Translate to Better Aesthetic Outcomes?

• Beyond the Bite: Managing the Aesthetically Driven Orthognathic Patient

• Nasal Aesthetics in Orthognathic Surgery: Assessment, Prediction and Adjunctive Rhinoplasty

• Adjunctive Hard and Soft Tissue Procedures to Enhance Orthognathic Aesthetic Outcomes

• Challenging Aesthetic Cases in Orthognathic Surgery

Intended Audience

This course is designed for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and Trainees who wish to enhance their ability to plan and optimise aesthetic outcomes in orthognathic surgery

Organized on behalf of SORG e.V. by KLS Martin SE & Co. KG/Germany and its subsidiary KLS Martin Australia Pty Limited.