

The Role of Personalised Orthognathic Surgery in Cleft Lip and Palate Care
A cleft lip and palate is defined as “a gap or split in the upper lip and/or roof of the mouth” [1]. Present from birth, this condition occurs when a baby’s face does not form properly in the womb, often leading to immediate challenges with eating, hearing, breathing, speech, or dental development. While initial surgeries are performed early in infancy to reattach tissues using stitches [2], the reconstructive journey often continues into adolescence and adulthood. As we appr


The Factory-in-a box for Point of Care 3D Printing: Maximising Hospital Performance, Sustainability, and OR Efficiency
While the clinical advantages of personalised medicine for patients and surgeons are well-documented, the institutional benefits for healthcare facilities are equally profound. For hospital executives, chief medical officers, and clinical directors, the deployment of a point of care "Factory-in-a-Box" could represent a fundamental upgrade to operational workflow, supply chain design, and financial performance. By moving manufacturing directly into the hospital ecosystem, heal


How VSP and 3D-Printed PSI Enable the MI-PSI Approach for Orthognathic surgery
Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has gained its attention in various surgical disciplines, most notably in laparoscopy and orthopedic arthroplasty, gaining significant momentum in the late 1980s and 1990s. In these fields, the primary objective was the reduction of surgical trauma to accelerate post-operative recovery and minimise cicatricial complications. In Orthognathic Surgery, the adoption of MIS principles appeared later, primarily due to the anatomical complexity of th


Beyond the Bone: Why Patient-Specific Implants and Mental Health must Align in Orthognathic Surgery
Explore how 3D printing and Patient-Specific Implants are revolutionising orthognathic surgery, and why a landmark study by Prof. Rama (Rajandram et al., 2024) suggests psychological screening is the final piece of the success puzzle. Orthognathic surgery (OGS) has long been the gold standard for correcting facial dysmorphology, malocclusion, and upper airway obstructions. For the oral and maxillofacial surgeon, success is often measured in millimetres: the perfect alignment


The Future of Facial Reconstruction: Global Perspectives on Minimally Invasive Orthognathic Surgery
In the rapidly advancing landscape of oral and maxillofacial surgery, the transition from traditional methods to digital-first workflows is gaining unprecedented momentum. At the heart of this transformation lies the ability to provide more predictable, precise, and less invasive treatments for patients worldwide. As technology develops, orthognathic surgery is being redefined by the integration of virtual simulation and custom-engineered implants. Redefining Precision with



