Dr. Gustavo Mahn was born and raised in the southernmost country in the world, Chile. He obtained his DDS degree from the University of Chile in 2006, Esthetics certificate in 2008, Prosthodontic Residency certificate in 2011 from Finis Terrae University and Master of Science Degree in Operative Dentistry and Biomaterials in 2020 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
He is currently an Assistant Professor in the department of Prosthodontics at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine in Boston, MA and was recently appointed as interim director of the Advanced Education in Esthetic and Operative Dentistry program. He practices dentistry in Portland, ME focused on Esthetic and Implant Dentistry. He is an ITI member, member of AOD, (Academy of Operative Dentistry) SCAD (Society for Color and Appearance in Dentistry) reviewer of JERD (Journal of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry), Journal of Prosthodontics, BMC Oral health Journal and has published and lectured about advanced clinical restorative techniques, color and photography.
Dentoalveolar surgery is among the most common procedures performed by oral and maxillofacial surgeons and general dentists. While typically predictable, complications can and do occur — ranging from alveolar osteitis to nerve injuries and oroantral communications.
This lecture provides a clinically focused review of the most common dentoalveolar complications, emphasizing prevention, early recognition, and evidence-based management strategies. Real-world case examples will be incorporated to illustrate decision-making and complication recovery
Upon completion of this course, attendees should be able to:
Identify common dentoalveolar surgical complications
Understand risk factors and prevention strategies.
Develop evidence-based management protocols.
Recognize when referral/escalation is indicated.