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Clinical Developments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Dentistry, Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (20 March 2026) | Viewed by 2363

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. José María Martinez-Gonzalez

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Department of Clinical Dental Specialities, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: implant titanium surface; bone graft; bone substitutes; biomedical applications; bone regeneration; ceramic implants; titanium implants; biomechanical behaviour of dental implants
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Dr. Natalia Martínez-Rodríguez

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Department of Clinical Dental Specialities, Complutense University of Madrid, 28040 Madrid, Spain
Interests: stomatology; dental implants; implant surgery; bone resorption; oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral rehabilitation

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

We are now preparing a Special Issue of the Journal of Clinical Medicine entitled “Clinical Developments of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” (Q-1 in JCR).

Oral and maxillofacial surgery enables the treatment of diseases, anomalies and injuries that affect both the jaws and the oral cavity. In recent years, due to advances in science and technology, the efficacy and safety of diagnostic procedures and treatments have been enhanced, offering new hope to patients.

Therefore, multidisciplinary treatments can now be performed using preoperative and/or intraoperative imaging techniques and innovative surgical approaches, such as navigation and preparation with three-dimensional printed models; this enables virtual results to be shared with the patient, increasing their safety and satisfaction with the real results.

This Special Issue welcomes the submission of articles related to the diagnosis and treatment of oral and  maxillofacial surgery, as well as the submission of clinical studies.

Prof. Dr. José María Martinez-Gonzalez
Dr. Natalia Martínez-Rodríguez
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • oral surgery
  • maxillofacial surgery
  • bone resorption
  • implant surgery
  • oral rehabilitation

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A Segmentation-Assisted Three-Dimensional Planning Workflow for Static-Guided Pterygoid Implant Placement: A Proof-of-Concept Report
by Andra Patricia David, Silviu Brad, Laura-Cristina Rusu, Ovidiu Tiberiu David, Andra Ardelean and Marius Traian Leretter
J. Clin. Med. 2026, 15(8), 2969; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm15082969 - 14 Apr 2026
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Background/Objectives: Pterygoid implant placement represents a valuable alternative to conventional bone grafting procedures in the rehabilitation of the atrophic posterior maxilla; however, the procedure remains technically demanding because of limited visibility, difficult access, complex pterygomaxillary anatomy, and the need for precise angulation [...] Read more.
Background/Objectives: Pterygoid implant placement represents a valuable alternative to conventional bone grafting procedures in the rehabilitation of the atrophic posterior maxilla; however, the procedure remains technically demanding because of limited visibility, difficult access, complex pterygomaxillary anatomy, and the need for precise angulation and distal bicortical anchorage. Although digital guidance has increasingly been applied in implant dentistry, a clearly described workflow integrating automatic segmentation, selective virtual trimming of the posterior maxillary anatomy, and direct three-dimensional planning for static-guided pterygoid implant placement remains insufficiently detailed in the literature. The aim of this report was to describe and illustrate such a workflow in a proof-of-concept clinical application. Methods: This work was designed as a methodological proof-of-concept with a single clinical illustration. A CBCT dataset was imported into BlueSkyPlan, where automatic segmentation was used to generate three-dimensional models of the maxilla, teeth, and pterygoid process. The segmented volumes were then selectively trimmed to expose the relevant pterygomaxillary anatomy and to support direct three-dimensional planning of the implant axis in the rendered model. A static surgical guide with combined tooth and mucosal support was subsequently designed, positioned on a printed jaw model derived from the intraoral scan, and assessed by CBCT-based internal verification. Results: In this proof-of-concept application, the workflow enabled three-dimensional visualization of the pterygomaxillary trajectory, supported implant axis planning in the rendered model, and facilitated guide design and radiographic verification of the planned trajectory. The verification step provided an internal methodological consistency check between the planned implant axis and the drill-guided direction visible on CBCT. Conclusions: The present report describes a segmentation-assisted three-dimensional planning workflow for static-guided pterygoid implant placement in a single proof-of-concept clinical application. The workflow should be interpreted as a methodological illustration rather than a quantitative validation study. Further investigations are required to evaluate accuracy, inter-operator reproducibility, and broader clinical applicability. Full article
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A New Approach for Reconstruction of Severe Horizontal Atrophy of the Posterior Mandible Using “The Honeycomb Technique”: A 10–14 Year Follow-Up Retrospective Study
by Fares Kablan
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(7), 2246; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14072246 - 25 Mar 2025
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Background: Autogenous bone grafting has long been the standard for augmenting bone prior to implant placement in atrophic ridges. However, innovative techniques are continually sought to enhance outcomes. This study introduces the honeycomb technique for horizontal bone augmentation in edentulous posterior mandibular [...] Read more.
Background: Autogenous bone grafting has long been the standard for augmenting bone prior to implant placement in atrophic ridges. However, innovative techniques are continually sought to enhance outcomes. This study introduces the honeycomb technique for horizontal bone augmentation in edentulous posterior mandibular ridges, presenting the methodology and long-term follow-up results of this novel approach. Methods: This study includes healthy patients with moderate to severe horizontal atrophy in posterior mandibular regions who underwent bone augmentation using the honeycomb technique and were followed up for a period of 10 to 14 years. The patients had orthoradiographs immediately post-surgery and underwent regular clinical and radiographic evaluations. Computed tomography at four months assessed the bone gain, followed by reentry for implant insertion and evaluation of the bone volume and quality. Fixed prosthesis-supported dental implants were placed four months post-insertion. The survival and success of the dental implants were evaluated based on the acceptable clinical and radiographic criteria. Results: A cohort of 23 patients (17 women, 6 men, mean age 47 years) underwent bone augmentation at 39 sites, with follow-up ranging from 10 to 14 years. The procedure demonstrated a 95–100% success rate with minimal morbidity and horizontal bone gain averaging 3–8 mm. Partial graft exposure occurred in two cases but was successfully managed without compromising augmentation. A total of 103 implants were placed in the augmented sites in 37 sites. The long-term survival of the dental implants was confirmed based on clinical and radiographic evaluation, with minimal marginal bone loss observed during the extended follow-up period. Conclusions: The honeycomb technique proves effective in horizontal bone augmentation of atrophic ridges in posterior mandibular defects. The satisfactory long-term outcomes validate its potential as a valuable addition to bone augmentation strategies preceding implant placement. Full article
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