

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



