Call for manuscripts: Innovation in Oral- and Cranio-Maxillofacial Reconstruction

Special Issue of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction (CMTR)

How do we translate innovation into better outcomes for patients undergoing reconstruction of head and neck?

CMTR’s special issue aims to bring together fresh insights, groundbreaking research, and real-world clinical experiences that are shaping the future of oral and cranio-maxillofacial reconstruction.

We welcome contributions that explore novel surgical approaches, digital tools, regenerative techniques, and interdisciplinary strategies that improve both function and aesthetics for patients. Whether you're working at the bench or the bedside, we hope this collection will serve as a platform for sharing ideas that push the boundaries of what's possible in this evolving field.

CMTR’s special issue is now open for submission

Submission deadline: October 31, 2025.

Topic keywords:

head and neck surgery
oral and maxillofacial surgery
biomaterials
microvascular surgical procedures
reconstructive surgical procedures
three-dimensional printing
computer-assisted surgery

Guest Editors

Why publish your manuscript in CMTR’s special issue?

Your research paper is open access and globally accessible.
Fast publication timelines supported by MDPI’s streamlined review process.
High visibility through promotion by AO CMF and CMTR.
Be part of a renowned network of global CMF experts.
Improved discoverability of your paper: thematic focus of special issue improves discoverability within a broad-scope journal.
Articles in special issues are more likely to be read, shared, and cited.
Expansion of research network: Special Issues facilitate connections among authors, fostering scientific collaborations.
Have your article indexed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar
Benefit from highly attractive Article Processing Fees (APC’s) for members and non-members. To have the member APC applied, either the first or last author must be an AO CMF member for a minimum three months prior to article submission:

	CMTR journal article processing charges (APCs)	Average APC (other journals)
AO CMF member	CHF 900	CHF 2,000
AO CMF members Low-income countries	CHF 650
Non-member	CHF 1,500
Editorial board selected “high-impact” publications, limited availability	Full waiver (CHF 0)