Research progress on the application of artificial intelligence in craniomaxillofacial surgery
10.3760/cma.j.cn114453-20231101-00179
- VernacularTitle:人工智能在颅颌面外科中应用的研究进展
- Author:
Weikun QI
1
;
Feng NIU
1
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医学院整形外科医院综合整形科，北京 100144
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Artificial intelligence;
Machine learning;
Craniomaxillofacial surgery;
Plastic surgery
- From:
Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery
2025;41(7):761-765
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
In recent years, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine has advanced rapidly, demonstrating remarkable potential particularly in the field of plastic surgery. As a major subdiscipline of plastic surgery, craniomaxillofacial surgery characterized by its heavy reliance on imaging, anatomical precision, and meticulous surgical techniques is especially amenable to the integration and transformation enabled by AI technologies. This review systematically summarized the current applications of AI in craniomaxillofacial surgery, including preoperative imaging analysis, diagnosis, and postoperative evaluation. Special emphasis was placed on the role of AI in the management of congenital craniofacial anomalies and facial contouring procedures. Additionally, the article discussed the existing challenges in technical implementation, clinical translation, and ethical governance. Finally, it explored the future potential of AI in multimodal data integration, high-throughput image annotation, and personalized treatment planning. AI is poised to propel craniomaxillofacial surgery toward a more precise, efficient, and intelligent era.
