Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

AO CMF's official scientific journal

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction (CMTR) is the official scientific publication of AO CMF. A peer-reviewed journal, CMTR is devoted to the study and treatment of craniomaxillofacial conditions, including diagnosis, operative and non-operative treatment options, surgical techniques, emerging research, evidence-based therapy, and clinical developments.

CMTR is indexed in PubMedCentral (PMC) and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI).

With a multi-disciplinary scope, CMTR features original research, reviews, commentaries, editorials, and technical reports pertinent to all specialties practicing craniomaxillofacial surgery. The journal promotes communication among oral and maxillofacial surgeon, otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists/oculoplastic surgeons, and trauma surgeons across the globe by providing an integrated and balanced view of the current clinical science in craniomaxillofacial surgery.

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By using this opportunity to publish in the Journal of Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction, you can expect to:

  • Take advantage of the rapid turnaround time from submission to publication
  • Benefit from free color illustrations and artwork
  • Have your article listed in PubMed
  • Build your reputation as an author in your community and beyond!

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CMTR Editorial Team

Mike YY Leung

HKU Faculty of Dentistry, Hong Kong

Editor-in-Chief

Kathleen Fan

Kings College Hospital, London

Editor-in-Chief

Florian Thieringer

Florian M. Thieringer

University Hospital Basel, Switzerland

Editor-in-Chief

Mirjam Bucher

Mirjam Bucher

AO CMF International, Switzerland

Managing Editor

Frequently asked questions about CMTR

  • What is the Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction Journal (CMTR)?

    CMTR publishes primary and review articles covering all aspects of surgery of the head, face, and jaw. There are 4 issues per year. The journal covers a multi-disciplinary scope and will be of interest to specialists working in ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, otolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, dentistry, facial plastic surgery and trauma surgery. CMTR is a peer-reviewed journal and has received its first impact factor in June 2023 at 0.9

    CMTR features original research, reviews, commentaries, editorials, and technical reports pertinent to all specialties practicing craniomaxillofacial surgery. The Journal promotes communication among oral and maxillofacial surgeon, otolaryngologists/head and neck surgeons, plastic surgeons, ophthalmologists/oculoplastic surgeons, and trauma surgeons across the globe by providing an integrated and balanced view of the current clinical science in craniomaxillofacial surgery.

  • Where is CMTR indexed?

    CMTR is indexed in PubMedCentral (PMC) and Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), as well as EBSCO, EMBASE and ProQuest

    CMTR is furthermore a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics

  • What are CMTR’s topics of interest?
    • Craniomaxillofacial Pathology
    • Craniomaxillofacial Trauma
    • Dentoalveolar Surgery
    • Dental Implant Reconstruction
    • Facial Aesthetic Surgery
    • Hard and Soft Tissue Reconstruction of Craniomaxillofacial Defects
    • Oculoplastic Surgery
    • Pediatric Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery
  • Who are the Editors-in-Chief?

    CMTR has three Editors-in-Chiefs: Kathleen Fan, UK, Florian M. Thieringer, Switzerland and You Yan (Mike) Leung, Hong Kong

  • What are the publishing costs?

    There are no costs to publish in CMTR. If you are an AO CMF Member, you have even free online access to the published articles in CMTR.

  • How can I submit my original work to be published in CMTR?

    In order to submit your original work to be published in CMTR, you first must carefully follow the guidelines on the journal’s website.

    After having read the guidelines and ensured your original work complies with all listed requirements, authors can submit their work at the journal’s submission site.


  • Online first publication

    Online First allows final articles (completed and approved articles awaiting assignment to a future issue) to be published online prior to their inclusion in a journal issue, which significantly reduces the lead time between submission and publication.

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