CMF reconstructive surgery—collection of AO resources
Explore AO CMF’s resources in craniomaxillofacial reconstructive surgery.
From structured curricula and educational events to clinical tools, videos, blog posts, and research, AO CMF supports CMF surgeons, residents, and researchers in deepening their expertise and advancing excellence in CMF reconstructive surgery.
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AO CMF Curriculum course
Wet-lab, Advanced level
Reconstructive Surgery in Head and Neck with Flap Harvesting
Hands-on course encompassing state-of-the-art reconstructive techniques using a variety of free and pedicled flaps in the head and neck performed on human anatomical specimens.
Orthognathic modules on AO Surgery Reference
Jaw surgery modules on AO Surgery Reference open for AO CMF members.
Orthognathic surgery modules on maxilla:
- Sagittal deformities
- Transverse deformities
- Vertical deformities
Orthognathic surgery modules on mandible:
- Transverse deformities
- Asymmetry
- Sagittal deformities
- Vertical deformities
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Blog posts on jaw surgery
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Orthognathic
September 24, 2025Orthognathic management of facial deformities: why surgeons and orthodontists must collaborate
BY DR MARIUS BREDELL AND DR ROLAND MÄNNCHEN
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Orthognathic
June 18, 2025Revision surgery with refixation after mandibular fractures—what precautions should be taken?
BY DR CLAUDIUS STEFFEN AND DR JAN VOSS
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Orthognathic
May 01, 2025Restoring facial balance using a creative, cost-effective approach—how a customized unilateral wing osteotomy corrected mandibular asymmetry
BY DR GUILHERME LOUZADA
AO CMF Manuals
Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery. Tumor, Corrective Bone Surgery and Trauma
Co-authored by Michael Ehrenfeld, Neal Futran, Paul N Manson and Joachim Prein.
Featuring more than 1,100 expertly drawn illustrations and images, the Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery book is the comprehensive, highly anticipated follow-up to the original work on Principles of Internal Fixation of the Craniomaxillofacial Skeleton that was published in 2012.
With detailed contributions from more than 80 renowned international authors, Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery significantly builds on the solid foundation laid by the previous textbook. The book comprises sophisticated techniques in skeletal and soft-tissue analysis for the disciplines of craniomaxillofacial, trauma, tumor, orthognathic surgery, as well as facial and esthetic surgery.
The advent of microvascular surgery, skeletal analysis, computerized surgical planning, personalized implant creation, and comprehensive radiographic analysis have given rise to new principles, techniques and possibilities, which are explored extensively in this new textbook. Advanced Craniomaxillofacial Surgery should be part of every surgeon's library.
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Principles of Internal Fixation of the Craniomaxillofacial Skeleton – Trauma and Orthognathic Surgery
Co-authored by Joachim Prein, Michael Ehrenfeld, and Paul N Manson
The principles described in this textbook represent the evolution of craniomaxillofacial buttress reconstruction over the last 60 years. In addition to standard procedures, techniques representing recent surgical advances and new developments are introduced as well. This textbook not only provides an overview on current concepts of craniomaxillofacial trauma care and orthognathic surgery, but also helps to understand the complexity of the craniofacial skeleton and its related soft tissues for an efficient and successful reconstruction of the face following trauma and congenital deformities.
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