Down Fracture- A Podcast for Talkin' Jaws

Standing firmly somewhere between the worst and best jaw surgery podcasts of all time, we bring you Down Fracture, A Podcast for Talkin' Jaws. Down Fracture is intended for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons and other healthcare professionals interested in learning about jaw surgery. Topics will include Orthognathic surgery, TMJ surgery, Obstructive Sleep Apnea Surgery, and more. This podcast is hosted by Drs. Bobek and Wasson whose practices are limited to Orthognathic, TMJ, and OSA Surgery.

Interferences in Mandibular Osteotomies

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss interferences in mandibular osteotomies.

12-02
41:13

Hierarchy of Skeletal Stability in Orthognathic Surgery

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson review a classic paper and discuss the stability of orthognathic movements.

11-25
47:09

History of TMJ Replacement with Dr. Mercuri

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek are joined by Dr. Louis Mercuri, the pioneer behind the design of the only custom TMJ total joint replacement prosthesis currently available in the U.S.

11-18
01:09:05

Managing Maxillary Interferences

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss the management of maxillary interferences in Lefort I osteotomies.

11-10
33:04

Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery

In our 1-Year Anniversary episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek are joined by Dr. Zack Brown to discuss Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery.

11-04
53:17

Mandibular Symphyseal Distraction Osteogenesis with Dr. Reza Movahed

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek are joined by Dr. Reza Movahed to discuss mandibular symphyseal distraction osteogenesis.

10-28
57:32

Surgical Removal of Premolars During Orthognathic Surgery

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson discuss the surgical removal of premolars during orthognathic surgery. This includes technique, indications, and other surgical tidbits.

10-20
36:12

Troubleshooting Custom TMJ Replacement

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss resection, preparation, placement, and troubleshooting the placement of custom TMJ replacement prostheses.

10-15
39:28

My Midline is Off! Dealing with Maxillary Midline Discrepancies in Orthognathic Surgery.

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss maxillary midline discrepancies pre, intra, and post-op.

10-09
38:52

Condylar Resorption & MMA

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss management of the patient with Condylar Resorption requiring Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA).

09-29
41:17

Hardware Removal

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson discuss the removal of hardware in various situations. They also discuss busing children around to various activities.

09-23
30:08

Rubber Band Use in Jaw Surgery

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss the use of rubber bands in jaw surgery.

09-18
38:17

Face Shape & Occlusal Plane

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson discuss the intricacies of changing the occlusal plane and the corresponding alterations in face shape.

09-08
33:46

Surgically Accessing the TMJ

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss tips and nuance to surgically accessing the TMJ. There might also be an old man saying or two.

09-03
50:52

Taming the Temporalis

In this episode Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss the implications of the temporalis and coronoid process in several aspects of TMJ and Jaw Surgery practice.

08-28
37:00

Head position and lips: It’s the little things that count

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson discuss Sam's advanced age as well as intra-operative management of the head and lips during orthognathic surgery.

08-22
30:35

Navigating Insurance in Jaw Surgery

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson attempt to provide clarity the wild world of medical insurance in jaw surgery but probably fail to actually do so.

08-11
01:05:03

Integrative Medicine in Orthognathic Surgery

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson are joined by Dr. Gaby Tehrany to discuss Integrative Medicine in Orthognathic Surgery.

07-29
57:07

Orthognathic Surgery in the Growing Patient

In this episode, Drs. Wasson & Bobek discuss the growing patient and the implications for orthodontics and orthognathic surgery.

07-24
37:43

Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injury During Sagittal Split Osteotomy

In this episode, Drs. Bobek & Wasson discuss witnessed Inferior Alveolar Nerve Injuries during Sagital Split Osteotomies.

07-14
57:31

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