Drago Jelovac

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    Therapeutic approach with simultaneous dental implant placement within free flaps

    Midface and mandibular reconstruction after ablative surgery remains a challenging problem. Complex mandibular three-dimensional reconstruction is crucial with regards to occlusion, function and aesthetic appearance. 3D planning and printing became routine tool in daily practise. Quality of life assessment is important to achieve improvement and excellence in the treatment of maxillofacial malignancies.

    There are several advantages of the proposed protocol for simultaneous, extra-oral implant placement: ease of visualization; sustainable bone stabilization with minimal chance of the neo maxilla or neomandible moving after fixation; shorter ischemia time; one-stage surgery; and avoidance of unnecessary displacements of the reconstructed part, which could happen if the implants were placed intraorally.

    From an oncological point of view, simultaneous implant placement is considered a safe and promising approach. Literature has shown similar success rates for primary versus secondary placements of standard-length implants in patients receiving vascularized bony free flap reconstructions.

    The placement of immediate dental implants at the time of primary reconstruction of the mandible is a safe procedure and facilitates timely dental rehabilitation.

  • CV

    Drago Jelovac, M.D., DMD,MSc, PhD, FEBOMFS, IFHNOS, URMS, SFAS. Assistant Professor, Maxillofacial and head and neck Reconstructive Surgeon.

    WORK HISTORY: 2005-now; Clinic for Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia 2005-now; 2016 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 2016 Sep- 2017 March - University College Hospital London,Department of Head & Neck Surgery, University College Hospital, London, UK, Charles Wolfson Center for Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK, Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. 2016-now Atlas Hospital , Belgade. EDUCATION - 1988-1995 Primary school, Belgrade,
    1995 – 2000 Grammar school, Belgrade, 2000 - 2005 Faculty of Stomatology, University of Belgrade, graduated as a Doctor of Stomatology with a 9.62 average mark (5-10 mark interval) - 2005-2009 Master of Science (MSc), Thesis, completed with the theme: “Analysis of p53 gene in histologically free surgical margins in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma”, Postgraduate program in Maxillofacial Surgery (Clinic of Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Stomatology, Belgrade)
    2010-2015 Training program in Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Belgrade
    2010- 2015 Doctorate thesis „Analysis of alterations of tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes in tumour free margins of oral squamous cell carcinomas”2011 - 2017 Faculty of medicine, University of Belgrade, average mark 9.28. FELLOWSHIP 2014-2016 IFHNOS fellow https://ifhnos.net/Member_Section/Golf/Participants 2016- 2017Clinical Research Fellow of the EACMFS and The Charles Wolfson, Centre for Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free and UCLH Hospitals, London. (mentors Mr Nicholas Kalavrezos, prof Dr Peter Butler) https://www.eacmfs.org/prizes-and-awards/fellowship-reports/ 2022 FEBOMFS Fellow of the European Board of Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Surgery (European Board Exam/ Madrid, Spain 2022)First one and only one in Serbia FEBOMFS. https://www.ebomfs.eu/
    Drago Jelovac (Associate professor) works in the Clinic for Maxillofacial surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade. He is enthusiastic Maxillofacial & Head and Neck Reconstructive surgeon. President of the Serbian Association for Reconstructive microsurgery of the Head and Neck, and Vice-President of the Serbian Society for Arhitectural Photographers. Member of EACMFS, IAOMFS, BAMFS, AOCMFS,SAMFS. Eager to contribute to team-approach success through hard work. Excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient diagnosis, detail 3D patient planning, patient follow up. Motivated to learn trainees and residents. Experienced with publishing in the recognized journals as well as representing results worldwide. He published 45 papers, which were cited 697 times (Scopus) , H index is 17. So far has been involved in 17th international and domestic projects. Presented more than 100 abstracts worldwide.

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  • Lecture details

    Therapeutic approach with simultaneous dental implant placement within free flaps

    Midface and mandibular reconstruction after ablative surgery remains a challenging problem. Complex mandibular three-dimensional reconstruction is crucial with regards to occlusion, function and aesthetic appearance. 3D planning and printing became routine tool in daily practise. Quality of life assessment is important to achieve improvement and excellence in the treatment of maxillofacial malignancies.

    There are several advantages of the proposed protocol for simultaneous, extra-oral implant placement: ease of visualization; sustainable bone stabilization with minimal chance of the neo maxilla or neomandible moving after fixation; shorter ischemia time; one-stage surgery; and avoidance of unnecessary displacements of the reconstructed part, which could happen if the implants were placed intraorally.

    From an oncological point of view, simultaneous implant placement is considered a safe and promising approach. Literature has shown similar success rates for primary versus secondary placements of standard-length implants in patients receiving vascularized bony free flap reconstructions.

    The placement of immediate dental implants at the time of primary reconstruction of the mandible is a safe procedure and facilitates timely dental rehabilitation.

  • CV

    Drago Jelovac, M.D., DMD,MSc, PhD, FEBOMFS, IFHNOS, URMS, SFAS. Assistant Professor, Maxillofacial and head and neck Reconstructive Surgeon.

    WORK HISTORY: 2005-now; Clinic for Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade, Serbia 2005-now; 2016 Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham 2016 Sep- 2017 March - University College Hospital London,Department of Head & Neck Surgery, University College Hospital, London, UK, Charles Wolfson Center for Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK, Department of Plastic Surgery, Royal Free Hospital, London, UK. 2016-now Atlas Hospital , Belgade. EDUCATION - 1988-1995 Primary school, Belgrade,
    1995 – 2000 Grammar school, Belgrade, 2000 - 2005 Faculty of Stomatology, University of Belgrade, graduated as a Doctor of Stomatology with a 9.62 average mark (5-10 mark interval) - 2005-2009 Master of Science (MSc), Thesis, completed with the theme: “Analysis of p53 gene in histologically free surgical margins in patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma”, Postgraduate program in Maxillofacial Surgery (Clinic of Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Stomatology, Belgrade)
    2010-2015 Training program in Maxillofacial surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Belgrade
    2010- 2015 Doctorate thesis „Analysis of alterations of tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes in tumour free margins of oral squamous cell carcinomas”2011 - 2017 Faculty of medicine, University of Belgrade, average mark 9.28. FELLOWSHIP 2014-2016 IFHNOS fellow https://ifhnos.net/Member_Section/Golf/Participants 2016- 2017Clinical Research Fellow of the EACMFS and The Charles Wolfson, Centre for Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Free and UCLH Hospitals, London. (mentors Mr Nicholas Kalavrezos, prof Dr Peter Butler) https://www.eacmfs.org/prizes-and-awards/fellowship-reports/ 2022 FEBOMFS Fellow of the European Board of Oral and Maxillofacial and Head and Neck Surgery (European Board Exam/ Madrid, Spain 2022)First one and only one in Serbia FEBOMFS. https://www.ebomfs.eu/
    Drago Jelovac (Associate professor) works in the Clinic for Maxillofacial surgery, School of Dental Medicine, University of Belgrade. He is enthusiastic Maxillofacial & Head and Neck Reconstructive surgeon. President of the Serbian Association for Reconstructive microsurgery of the Head and Neck, and Vice-President of the Serbian Society for Arhitectural Photographers. Member of EACMFS, IAOMFS, BAMFS, AOCMFS,SAMFS. Eager to contribute to team-approach success through hard work. Excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of patient diagnosis, detail 3D patient planning, patient follow up. Motivated to learn trainees and residents. Experienced with publishing in the recognized journals as well as representing results worldwide. He published 45 papers, which were cited 697 times (Scopus) , H index is 17. So far has been involved in 17th international and domestic projects. Presented more than 100 abstracts worldwide.