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Orthofacial surgery has evolved toward more precise, less invasive, and patient-centered models. In this context, LIOS (Low Impact Orthofacial Surgery) emerges as a comprehensive philosophy developed under the direction of Prof. Federico Hernández-Alfaro, redefining how orthognathic surgery is planned and experienced. LIOS is not a single surgical technique. It is an integrated treatment approach designed...

The choice between traditional implants and subperiosteal implants should always be based on an individualized diagnosis performed by a specialized maxillofacial surgeon. This table will help you understand the indications for both, so you can better understand why the specialist recommends one option or the other. Relationship with the bone Traditional implants: These are placed...

The first consultation with a maxillofacial surgeon is not just an informational visit. It is a thorough clinical evaluation aimed at understanding the real origin of the problem, determining whether there is a surgical indication and, above all, deciding whether surgery is truly the best option. Why questions are so important in maxillofacial surgery Maxillofacial...

The Questions That Worry Our Patients Most Throughout 2025, thousands of people visited the blog of Instituto Maxilofacial seeking clear, medical, and reliable answers about their oral and facial health. Far from focusing on complex or overly technical topics, the most-read articles share a common thread: they address very specific questions that often arise before...