Call for manuscripts: Orthofacial Surgery—Update on Current Techniques and Management

Special Issue of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction (CMTR)

CMTR Special issue: Orthofacial Surgery - Update on Current Techniques and Management

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction (CMTR) Journal's forthcoming Special Issue: Orthofacial Surgery—Update on Current Techniques and Management— aims to provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of contemporary approaches in orthofacial surgery, highlighting advances in surgical techniques, digital planning, and multidisciplinary management. The Special Issue will explore innovations in orthognathic procedures, including minimally invasive approaches, 3D virtual surgical planning, patient-specific instrumentation, and the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnosis and treatment planning.

Contributions will also address perioperative management, complication prevention, and long-term functional and aesthetic outcomes. Emphasis will be placed on interdisciplinary collaboration between maxillofacial surgeons, orthodontists, and other specialists to optimize patient care. Emerging trends such as outpatient surgery, enhanced recovery protocols, and personalized treatment strategies will also be discussed.

This Special Issue seeks to bridge clinical practice and research by presenting original studies, systematic reviews, and expert perspectives that reflect the evolving landscape of orthofacial surgery.

Take the opportunity to contribute with your original research, clinical studies, white papers, or reviews on orthofacial surgery.

CMTR’s special issue is now open for submission

Submission deadline: December 4, 2026.

Editors of CMTR Special Issue: Orthofacial Surgery—Update on Current Techniques and Management

Submission deadline: December 4, 2026.

Why publish your manuscript in CMTR’s special issue?

Your research paper is open access and globally accessible.
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Be part of a renowned network of global CMF experts.
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Benefit from highly attractive Article Processing Fees (APCs) 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)