Emerging Technologies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dr. Arash Khojasteh is a full professor, and chair of OMFS department at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences and ‘Dental Research Center’ in Iranian Institute for Dental Research. Prof. Khojasteh received his doctorate of dental surgery, and OMFS from Tehran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, respectively, with notable honors and ranked 1st in board exam. He received his PhD from Antwerp University in Belgium. Prof. Khojasteh has co-authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, international scientific projects and textbook chapters. His areas of research include bone augmentation, bone regeneration, and stem cell therapy. In his resume, he holds a history of receiving multiple presidential awards as the best young researcher, best innovative scientist and best student in the past 15 years of Iranian academia. Prof. Ashraf Ayoub is an OMFS professor at the University of Glasgow, UK, since 2003. He is the editor-in-chief of ‘Frontiers of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and the director of the university’s postgraduate program. Prof. Ayoub is the lead surgeon of a team consisted of orthodontists, technologists, psychologists, and computer scientists to investigate facial malformations. He has received several awards & honors, published numerous articles on two research themes, tissue bioengineering and facial imaging. He has given several lectures on the same topic at many national and international conferences. Prof. Nasser Nadjmi is currently working as a professor and coordinating program director for OMFS at the University of Antwerp (UA), Belgium. He graduated as an aspirant officer in merchant marine from Nautical College of Antwerp-Belgium. Subsequently, he finished his medical and dental education at the Catholic University of Leuven-Belgium. He was trained in cranio-maxillofacial surgery in Belgium (Bruges and Leuven) and the USA (Houston, Detroit and Miami).

Chapter 1. Emergence of Advance Technologies and Industrial Revolutions.- Chapter 2. CBCT and MRI Data Acquisition as a Basis for Computer-Assisted Maxillofacial Treatments.- Chapter 3. Data Storing and Conversion in Computer-Assisted Oral and Maxillofacial Treatments.- Chapter 4. Classification of Cutting-Edge Additive Manufacturing Techniques.- Chapter 5. Rapid Prototyping Models in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: History, Definition and Indications.- Chapter 6. Bone Contouring in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Definition, Indications and Manufacturing Considerations.- Chapter 7. Functional Bone Replacement in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Definition, Indications and Manufacturing Considerations.- Chapter 8. Functional Bone Regeneration in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Definition, Indications and Manufacturing Considerations.- Chapter 9. In situ Bone Regeneration in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery: Definition, Indications and Manufacturing Considerations.- Chapter 10: Digital Assisted Orthognathic Surgery: Definition, History and Categorization.- Chapter 11: Application of Advanced Technologies in Facial Cosmetic Surgeries: History, Definition and Indications.- Chapter 12: Fabricating Dental Implants with Predesigned Structure.- Chapter 13: Definition, History and Indications of Robotic Surgery in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.- Chapter 14: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence.- Chapter 15: Application of Artificial Intelligence in Diagnosing Oral and Maxillofacial lesions, Facial Corrective Surgeries and Maxillofacial Reconstructive Procedures.- Chapter 16: Future trends of using Artificial Intelligence in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.- Chapter 17: Application of Bioprinting Technology in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.- Chapter 18: Application of Bioreactors in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

"This book is a valuable resource, providing a comprehensive overview and practical insights into the latest advancements in the field, making it essential for professionals adopting these technologies in surgical practice." (Mojtaba Mehrabanian, British Dental Journal, Vol. 235 (11), December, 2023)