Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

AO CMF's official scientific journal
Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction (CMTR) is the official scientific publication of AO CMF. A peer-reviewed journal, CMTR is devoted to the study and treatment of craniomaxillofacial conditions, including diagnosis, operative and non-operative treatment options, surgical techniques, emerging research, evidence-based therapy, and clinical developments.

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.

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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

 

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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 Thieringer

Florian M. Thieringer

University Hospital Basel, Switzerland

Editor-in-Chief

Mirjam Bucher

Mirjam Bucher

AO CMF International, Switzerland

Managing Editor

Frequently asked questions about CMTR

  • What is the Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction Journal (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.

  • Where is CMTR indexed?

    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

  • What are CMTR’s topics of interest?
    • 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
  • Who are the Editors-in-Chief?

    CMTR has three Editors-in-Chiefs: Kathleen Fan, UK, Florian M. Thieringer, Switzerland and You Yan (Mike) Leung, Hong Kong

  • What are the publishing costs?

    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)
  • How can I submit my original work to be published in CMTR?

    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.

  • Can I place an advertisement in the journal?

    Currently, there is no option to place advertisements in the journal.