Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction
CMTR is indexed in PubMedCentral (PMC) and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).
As of January 1, 2025, the journal has transitioned to an open access publishing model.
With a multi-disciplinary scope, CMTR features original research, reviews, commentaries, editorials, and technical reports pertinent to all specialties practicing craniomaxillofacial surgery. The journal promotes communication among oral and maxillofacial surgeon, otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists/oculoplastic surgeons, and trauma surgeons across the globe by providing an integrated and balanced view of the current clinical science in craniomaxillofacial surgery.
Call for manuscripts for CMTR's special issues
Orthofacial Surgery—Update on Current Techniques and Management
Submission deadline: December 4, 2026
Overall Treatments in Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Pathologies
Submission deadline: December 31, 2026
Artificial Intelligence in Craniomaxillofacial Surgery
Submission deadline: December 31, 2026
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Resorbable Versus Titanium Rigid Fixation for Pediatric Mandibular Fractures: A Systematic Review, Institutional Experience and Comparative Analysis
by Pontell, Matthew E.; Niklinska, Eva B.; Braun, Stephane A.; Jaeger, Nolan; Kelly, Kevin J.; Golinko, Michael S.
Volume 15 Issue 3
Incidence, Aetiology, and Associated Fracture Patterns of Infraorbital Nerve Injuries Following Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis of 272 Patients
by Dubron, Kathia; Verbist, Maarten; Shaheen, Eman; Dormaar, Titiaan Jacob; Jacobs, Reinhilde; Politis, Constantinus
Volume 15, Issue 2
Controversies and Contemporary Management of Orbital Floor Fractures
by Patel, Shivam; Shokri, Tom; Ziai, Kasra; Lighthall, Jessyka G.
Volume 15, Issue 3
Resorbable Versus Titanium Rigid Fixation for Pediatric Mandibular Fractures: A Systematic Review, Institutional Experience and Comparative Analysis
by Pontell, Matthew E.; Niklinska, Eva B.; Braun, Stephane A.; Jaeger, Nolan; Kelly, Kevin J.; Golinko, Michael S.
Volume 15, Issue 3
How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Trends in Facial Trauma?
by Stanisce, Luke; Fisher, Alec H.; Choi, Bo Young; Newman, Andrew; Wang, Ju Lin; Koshkareva, Yekaterina
Volume 15, Issue 2
Titanium Mesh Exposure After Bone Grafting: Treatment Approaches—A Systematic Review
by Cunha, Giovanni; Carvalho, Pedro Henrique de Azambuja; Quirino, Lilian Caldas; Torres, Luiz Henrique Soares; Filho, Valfrido Antonio Pereira; Gabrielli, Mario Francisco Real; Gabrielli, Marisa Aparecida Cabrini
Volume 15, Issue 4
Long-Term Complications of Isolated and Combined Condylar Fractures: A Retrospective Study
by Nys, Margaux; Van Cleemput, Tim; Dormaar, Jakob Titiaan; Politis, Constantinus
Volume 15, Issue 3
Revision Surgery with Refixation After Mandibular Fractures
by Steffen, Claudius; Welter, Margrit; Fischer, Heilwig; Goedecke, Maximilian; Doll, Christian; Koerdt, Steffen; Kreutzer, Kilian; Heiland, Max; Rendenbach, Carsten; Voss, Jan O.
Volume 17, Issue 3
Cycling-Related Injuries During COVID-19 Lockdown: A North London Experience
by Mumtaz, Shadaab; Cymerman, James; Komath, Deepak
Volume 15, Issue 1
Single Institute Audit of Maxillofacial Trauma Cases Before and During COVID-19 Pandemic
by Kadanthode, Mithilesh; Chaudhary, Zainab; Sharma, Pankaj; Mohanty, Sujata; Sharma, Chayanika
Volume 16; Issue 2
Recent Advances in Nasoalveolar Molding Therapy Using 3D Technology
by Ahsanuddin, Sofia; Ahmed, Mairaj; Slowikowski, Leslie; Heitzler, Jenna
Volume 15; Issue 4
A Nationwide Study of Skiing and Snowboarding-Related Facial Trauma
by Sorenson, Thomas J.; Borad, Vedant; Schubert, Warren
Volume 15, Issue 1
Does More Invasive Surgery Result in Higher Patient Satisfaction? A Long-Term Follow-Up of 136 Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures
by Samin Rahbin, Ola Sunnergren, Ellen McBride, Hatef Darabi and Babak Alinasab
The Burden of Road Traffic Accidents on Facial Fractures: National Trends, Injury Patterns, and Disparities in 154,185 Patients
by Carol Y. Wang, Daniel Y. Kwon, Olachi Oleru, Nargiz Seyidova, Peter E. Shamamian, Keisha E. Montalmant, Alex Sarosi and Peter J. Taub
Bioabsorbable Magnesium-Based Materials Potential and Safety in Bone Surgery: A Systematic Review
by Chun Ho Hung, Yui Chit Kwok, Jason Yip, Ho Hin Wong and Yiu Yan Leung
Airway Management in Complex Maxillofacial Trauma: Evaluating the Role of Submental Intubation as a Viable Alternative to Tracheostomy
by Giulio Cirignaco, Gabriele Monarchi, Lisa Catarzi, Mariagrazia Paglianiti, Enrico Betti , Umberto Committeri, Alberto Bianchi, Paolo Balercia and Giuseppe Consorti
Guidelines for Orbital Defect Assessment and Patient-Specific Implant Design: Introducing OA2 (Orbital Assessment Algorithm)
by Nils-Claudius Gellrich, Michael Grant, Damir Matic and Philippe Korn
Orbital Floor Fractures: Treatment and Diagnostics - A Survey Among Swiss, German and Austrian Maxillofacial Units
by Thomas Burger, Kathleen Fan, Johannes Brokmeier, Florian M. Thieringer and Britt-Isabelle Berg
Patient-Specific Solutions for Cranial, Midface, and Mandible Reconstruction Following Ablative Surgery: Expert Opinion and a Consensus on the Guidelines and Workflow
by Majeed Ranam, Daniel Buchbinder, Gregorio Sánchez Aniceto and Gerson Mast
Patient-Specific Orthognathic Solutions: Expert Opinion on Guidelines and Workflow
by Alf L. Nastri, Isaac Liau, Jaewon Heo and Alexander Schramm
Overcoming Barriers: The AO Foundation's Role in Latin American Scientific Growth
by Rodrigo dos Santos Pereira, Rafael Vago Cyprian, Carlos Gaete Garcia, Juan José Larrañaga and Nicolas Homsi
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Following Secondary Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in Children with Non-Syndromic Cleft Palate: A Systematic Review
by Milton Chin, Mona Haj, Sarah L. Versnel, Henriette H. W. de Gier and Eppo B. Wolvius
How social media can improve cleft lip and palate awareness and education
by Wei-Chen "Miso" Lee
Revision surgery with refixation after mandibular fractures—what precautions should be taken?
by Claudius Steffen and Dr Jan Voss
Why you should publish in Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction: insights from the editors
by Mike Y.Y. Leung, Kathleen Fan and Florian M. Thieringer
A Shift in Conceptual Thinking of Panfacial Fracture Sequencing: The Major Fragment Theory
by Patrick Wong, Antonio Atte, David Powers andPaul Tiwana
Redefining and Identifying Evidence-Based Indications for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation in Mandibular Condylar Fractures: A Comprehensive Systematic Review and Evidence Analysis
by Stephen A. L. Y. Youssef, Iva I. Raghoebar, Renee Helmers, Jan de Lange and Leander Dubois
Patient-Specific Solutions for Cranial, Midface, and Mandible Reconstruction Following Ablative Surgery: Expert Opinion and a Consensus on the Guidelines and Workflow
by Majeed Rana, Daniel Buchbinder, Gregorio Sánchez Aniceto and Gerson Mast
Interested in publishing?
By using this opportunity to publish in the Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, you can expect to:
- Take advantage of the rapid turnaround time from submission to publication
- Benefit from free color illustrations and artwork
- Have your article indexed in PubMed, Web of Science, and Google Scholar
- Retain your copyright as an author
- Guarantee free access to and reuse of scientific information, removing financial, legal, and technical barriers to accessing published scientific articles.
- 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) |
- Build your reputation as an author in your community and beyond!
- Play a role in raising the journal’s impact factor with your knowledge
CMTR Editorial Team
Mike YY Leung
HKU Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong
Editor-in-Chief
Kathleen Fan
Kings College Hospital, London
Editor-in-Chief
Florian M. Thieringer
University Hospital Basel, Switzerland
Editor-in-Chief
Mirjam Bucher
AO CMF International, Switzerland
Managing Editor
Frequently asked questions about CMTR
CMTR publishes primary and review articles covering all aspects of surgery of the head, face, and jaw. There are 4 issues per year. The journal covers a multi-disciplinary scope and will be of interest to specialists working in ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, dentistry, facial plastic surgery and trauma surgery. CMTR is a peer-reviewed journal and has received its first impact factor in June 2023 at 0.9
CMTR features original research, reviews, commentaries, editorials, and technical reports pertinent to all specialties practicing craniomaxillofacial surgery. The Journal promotes communication among oral and maxillofacial surgeon, otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists/oculoplastic surgeons, and trauma surgeons across the globe by providing an integrated and balanced view of the current clinical science in craniomaxillofacial surgery.
CMTR is indexed in PubMedCentral (PMC) and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), as well as EBSCO, EMBASE and ProQuest
CMTR is furthermore a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics
- Craniomaxillofacial Pathology
- Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
- Dentoalveolar Surgery
- Dental Implant Reconstruction
- Facial Aesthetic Surgery
- Hard and Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Craniomaxillofacial Defects
- Oculoplastic Surgery
- Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery
CMTR has three Editors-in-Chiefs: Kathleen Fan, UK, Florian M. Thieringer, Switzerland and You Yan (Mike) Leung, Hong Kong
With a significant APC subsidy for AO CMF members, AO CMF is sending a strong message of full support to the CMTR journal. The member APC for 2025 is CHF 900.00.
Authors from low-income countries (LIC) can benefit from even lower fees, which have been set at CHF 650.00. 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. The nonmember APC is also highly attractive at only CHF 1,500.00 per accepted article.
| 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) |
In order to submit your original work to be published in CMTR, you first must carefully follow the guidelines on the journal’s website.
After having read the guidelines and ensured your original work complies with all listed requirements, authors can submit their work at the journal’s submission site.
Currently, there is no option to place advertisements in the journal.