Dive Into the Lives of OMF Surgeons Around the World

In Auckland, New Zealand, 3D-printed patient-specific biomodels are transforming clinical practice. Dr. James Olson shares how point-of-care printing enables faster, more accurate treatment for orbital, mandibular, and midface trauma cases—enhancing planning, reducing costs, and improving both surgical and teaching outcomes.

This is a report of the rehabilitation of terminal maxillary and mandibular dentition with placement of a hybrid dental prosthesis immediately loaded on implants with “All on X”. The concept of “All on X” allows patients to have full dental rehabilitation with a temporary prosthesis and new teeth within 24 hours of having the conventional implants placed.

This case highlights the successful use of Presurgical Lip, Alveolus, and Nose Approximation (PLANA) in a male infant born at 39 weeks gestation with a right unilateral complete cleft lip and palate. The patient faced significant challenges, including a severe cleft deformity, feeding difficulties, and a cultural and language barrier with the parents. These factors made presurgical intervention essential to optimize outcomes for surgical repair.