Overview
Submission Instructions
Recent Publications
Frequently Asked Questions
Research Topics
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The journal covers oral and maxillofacial surgery across sections including congenital and craniofacial deformities, orthognathic surgery and aesthetic facial surgery, trauma, TMJ, head and neck oncology, reconstructive surgery, implantology and dentoalveolar surgery, clinical pathology, oral medicine, and research and emerging technologies. It publishes invited review articles, clinical and research articles, technical notes, abstracts, case reports, and other content.
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Impact Factor
2.7
Quartile
Q1
Open Access Type
Hybrid
ISSN
0901-5027
eISSN
1399-0020
Invitation Only
No
Cost Range
Open access fee: $3,300 excluding taxes and other potential author fees.
Submission Instructions
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.
Clinical Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a continuous paragraph. Abstract must follow the sequence background, methods, results, and conclusion without subheadings.
Manuscript
Clinical Papers must not exceed 3000 words. Text must be structured as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with no separate Conclusion section. Manuscript must include at least 5 MeSH keywords, a declarations page upon submission, and a Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process before the references if AI was used.
References
Clinical Papers must not exceed 30 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation and listed at the end in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided on separate pages, and figure captions must be typed on a separate page. Tables must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals and include a short descriptive title, and figures must be numbered in sequence with Arabic numerals.
Research Papers
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a continuous paragraph. Abstract must present background, methods, results, and conclusion in that sequence without subheadings.
Manuscript
Research Papers must not exceed 3000 words. Text must be structured as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with no separate Conclusion section. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords using US National Library of Medicine MeSH terms, upload a declarations page upon submission, and include an AI disclosure section before the references if AI-assisted writing tools were used.
References
Research Papers must not exceed 40 references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation, cited in the text as superscript numerals inside punctuation, and listed at the end in the same order.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, each table and figure must be cited in the text, and each figure must have a corresponding caption on a separate page.
Review Papers
Cover Letter
Cover letters may request and justify additional authors beyond six or two co-corresponding authors.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a continuous paragraph. Abstract must follow the sequence background, methods, results, and conclusion without subheadings.
Manuscript
Review Papers have no limit on length. Text must be structured as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion with no separate Conclusion section. Manuscripts must include at least 5 MeSH keywords, a declarations page, an author contribution form, conflict of interest and sponsor-role statements at the end of the main text, and an AI disclosure section before the references if AI-assisted writing was used.
References
Review Papers have no limit on the number of references. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation and listed at the end in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Tables must be provided on separate pages and figure captions must be typed on a separate page. Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively with Arabic numerals, and duplicate presentation of the same information in both tables and figures is not allowed.
Animal Study
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a continuous paragraph. Abstract must follow the sequence background, methods, results, and conclusion without subheadings.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 3000 words. Text must be structured as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion, with no separate Conclusion section. Manuscript must include at least 5 keywords using US National Library of Medicine MeSH terms, a declarations page and author contribution form on submission, conflict-of-interest and sponsor-role statements at the end of the main text, and any AI-use disclosure in a section titled 'Declaration of Generative AI and AI-assisted technologies in the writing process' placed before the references.
References
References must not exceed 40. References must be numbered consecutively in order of first citation, cited in the text with superscript numerals inside punctuation, and listed at the end in citation order with all authors named.
Figures & Tables
Tables and figures must be numbered consecutively, each table must have a short descriptive title and be cited in the text, and each figure must have a correspondingly numbered caption on a separate page.
Case Reports
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a continuous paragraph. Abstract must follow the sequence background, methods, results, and conclusion without subheadings.
Manuscript
Manuscript must not exceed 1500 words. Text must be structured as Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results, and Discussion with no separate Conclusion section. Manuscript must include at least 5 MeSH keywords, a declarations page, an Author contribution form, end-of-text conflict of interest and sponsor role statements, and an AI disclosure section before the references if AI-assisted writing was used.
References
References must not exceed 10. References must be numbered consecutively in order of citation and listed at the end in that same order.
Figures & Tables
Case Reports must not exceed 2 figures. Tables and figure captions must be provided on separate pages at the end of the manuscript. Tables must be numbered consecutively and cited in the text, and figures must be numbered in sequence with corresponding captions.
Letters To The Editor
Cover Letter
Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract
Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript
Letters to the Editor must not exceed 600 words. Letters to the Editor must concern only one recently published IJOMS article and must begin with 'comment on:' followed by the article being addressed, while replies must begin with 'In reply to:' followed by the letter being addressed. Letters to the Editor must include financial disclosures at the end of the letter.
References
Letters to the Editor must not exceed 6 references. One reference, normally the first, should cite the IJOMS article being addressed.
Figures & Tables
Letters to the Editor must not exceed 2 figures.
Recent Publications
Mapping gaps in CBCT-based evidence of external apical root resorption following orthognathic surgery: a scoping review
P. Kanpittaya, R. Nantanee, K.S. Fakhruddin, R. Sumetcherngpratya
10.1016/j.ijom.2026.05.027
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Mycobacterium abscesses infection after TMJ arthroscopy
R. Boulet, A. Lombardi, S. Walmsley, B. Rittenberg
10.1016/j.ijom.2026.04.039
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Superiorly based facial artery musculomucosal flap with maxillary sinus access for palate defects
A. Manfuso, M. Forte, G. D’Albis, C. Copelli
10.1016/j.ijom.2026.05.028
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Clinical evidence of bone apposition and potential osseointegration in additively manufactured subperiosteal implants: a report of three cases
L.A. Vaira, A. Biglio, Je.R. Lechien, G. De Riu
10.1016/j.ijom.2026.05.026
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to publish?
Median 12 days from submission to first decision and 12 days from acceptance to online publication.
Reformat to International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery using Livewrite PremiumIs a cover letter required?
A cover letter is required in some situations. Requests to exceed the usual author limits or to have 2 co-corresponding authors must be justified in the cover letter. Authors are also asked to include a paragraph in the cover letter explaining what is new about the study and why it will have an impact on the field.
Reformat to International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery using Livewrite PremiumWhat are the publication costs?
Hybrid open access option: $3,300 excluding taxes and other potential author fees.
Reformat to International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery using Livewrite PremiumResearch Topics
Facial Trauma and Fracture Management
Cleft Lip and Palate Research
Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
Dental Implant Techniques and Outcomes
Dental Radiography and Imaging
Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
Bone Tumor Diagnosis and Treatments
Reconstructive Facial Surgery Techniques
Facial Nerve Paralysis Treatment and Research
Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
Tracheal and airway disorders
Human auditory perception and evaluation
Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
Bone Tissue Engineering Materials
Tumors and Oncological Cases
dental development and anomalies
Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies
Traumatic Ocular and Foreign Body Injuries