Honoring Professor Hugo Lorenz Obwegeser: A Visionary in Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics.

Autor:	Mendes Abreu J; Faculty of Medicine, Clinical and Academic Centre of Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.; Stomatology Service - Head, Neck and Skin Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT.; Faculty of Medicine, University of Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT., Sousa BR; Maxillofacial Service - Head, Neck and Skin Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT., Oliveira J; Maxillofacial Service - Head, Neck and Skin Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT., Cerqueira É; Maxillofacial Service - Head, Neck and Skin Surgery Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de Coimbra, Coimbra, PRT., Cabeça Santos P; Aesthetic Medicine, Universidad de Alcalá Madrid, Madrid, ESP.; Stomatology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Porto, PRT., Gil NS; Stomatology Department, Unidade Local de Saúde de São João, Porto, PRT.
Jazyk:	angličtina
Zdroj:	Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Sep 01; Vol. 16 (9), pp. e68420. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Sep 01 (Print Publication: 2024).
DOI:	10.7759/cureus.68420
Abstrakt:	Hugo Lorenz Obwegeser was a pioneering Austrian surgeon whose contributions profoundly transformed the field of maxillofacial surgery. His groundbreaking work marked a pivotal turning point, enabling more sophisticated and effective corrections of facial deformities. Obwegeser revolutionized his area of expertise by introducing innovative osteotomies of the mandible and maxilla, which became foundational techniques for addressing facial asymmetries. In addition to his surgical advancements, Obwegeser was a key figure in establishing the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery, helping to define the modern scope of the specialty. His legacy in maxillofacial surgery is distinguished by his unwavering commitment to innovation, mentorship, and the continuous advancement of surgical practices. This article aims to honor the extraordinary achievements of Hugo Lorenz Obwegeser and his lasting impact on the field of maxillofacial surgery. Competing Interests: Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Mendes Abreu et al.)
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