Dr Francisco Riba García, oral and maxillofacial surgeon, attended the 28th National Congress of the Spanish Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Head and Neck (SECOMCyC), held in Oviedo from 28 to 30 May 2026.
This scientific meeting is one of the relevant professional events for specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery in Spain. It provides an opportunity to review clinical advances, share surgical experience and discuss the development of a specialty where function, facial structure, oral health, reconstruction and aesthetics are closely connected.
Key points
- Medical update: the congress brought together specialists in oral and maxillofacial surgery and head and neck surgery.
- Surgical innovation: the programme included personalised surgery, advanced implantology, reconstructive surgery, TMJ, facial aesthetic surgery and new technologies.
- Specialist criteria: attendance at this type of meeting forms part of Dr Riba’s commitment to precise, well-planned and clinically responsible surgery.
A congress focused on the evolution of maxillofacial surgery
Oral and maxillofacial surgery has evolved significantly in recent years. Digital planning, custom implant design, guided surgery, surgical navigation and coordination with other specialties have changed the way many complex cases are assessed and treated.
In this context, the SECOMCyC National Congress offers a scientific setting in which specialists can review protocols, techniques and clinical criteria in areas such as orthognathic surgery, advanced implantology, reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint disorders, facial aesthetic surgery and personalised surgery.
For Dr Riba, these meetings are particularly valuable because they allow professional exchange with other specialists, provide access to new lines of clinical work and help maintain an updated view of the specialty.
3D planning, personalisation and surgical precision
One of the most important aspects of modern maxillofacial surgery is personalised planning. No two patients are the same: bone structure, bite, facial anatomy, tissue quality, medical history and expectations must all be assessed individually.
3D planning can make it possible to analyse certain advanced facial and oral procedures with greater precision. In selected cases, it may help assess facial structure, design custom implants, plan complex oral rehabilitations or evaluate treatment options in patients with significant bone loss.
This approach is directly connected to some of Dr Riba’s main areas of work, including custom 3D facial implants, advanced facial bone surgery, complex oral rehabilitation, orthognathic surgery and maxillofacial cases requiring detailed surgical assessment.
Advanced implantology and highly complex cases
Modern implantology is not limited to dental implant placement in straightforward cases. Many patients require assessment of bone loss, previous surgical treatments, rehabilitation plans previously ruled out by other centres, fixed prosthetic solutions or advanced surgical alternatives.
The congress programme addressed topics related to new technologies in implantology, implant design, zygomatic implants, subperiosteal implants, guided surgery and the management of complications. These areas are especially relevant for maxillofacial surgeons who work with complex patients.
Experience in this type of case requires accurate diagnosis, surgical judgement and realistic planning. The indication for any treatment should always be made after an individual clinical and radiological assessment.
Facial surgery: aesthetics, function and safety
Facial surgery within the maxillofacial field should not be understood only from an aesthetic perspective. Many procedures involve functional, structural and anatomical factors that influence both planning and outcome.
Treatments such as custom facial implants, orthognathic surgery, genioplasty, jaw surgery or selected facial harmonisation procedures require a precise understanding of bone structure, facial proportion and surgical safety.
The aim is not to alter the patient’s identity, but to assess whether there is a proper indication and to plan treatment in a proportionate, individualised way that is consistent with each patient’s anatomy.
A meeting with other maxillofacial specialists
During the SECOMCyC National Congress, Dr Riba met with other professionals in the specialty. In the image, he appears with Dr Óscar Maestre, oral and maxillofacial surgeon; Dr Antonio Morillo, also a specialist in maxillofacial surgery; and Damián, Head of the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Department in Badajoz.
In addition to the scientific sessions, these meetings enable specialists to exchange clinical experience, discuss criteria and strengthen professional contact with colleagues working in complex areas of oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Commitment to continuous medical education
Medicine and surgery are constantly advancing. For this reason, continuous education is an essential part of responsible medical practice, particularly in such a technical specialty as oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Dr Riba’s attendance at the SECOMCyC National Congress 2026 reflects his commitment to scientific update, personalised surgical planning and a clinical approach based on experience, medical judgement and prudence.
Individual diagnosis, 3D planning when indicated and personalised surgical criteria.
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