At FaceInnovate 2025, we are proud to welcome one of Europe’s leading figures in cranio-maxillofacial surgery — Professor Maurice Y. Mommaerts. Renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to both reconstructive and aesthetic facial surgery, Professor Mommaerts brings decades of clinical excellence, surgical innovation, and academic leadership to the global stage.

A Leader in European Craniofacial Surgery

Based in Belgium, Professor Mommaerts serves as the Head of the European Face Centre at UZ Brussel (Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel), where he also coordinates the hospital’s Cleft & Cranio-Facial Team — a multidisciplinary unit at the forefront of complex facial care.

His clinical and academic journey is equally impressive:

• Former Professor and Training Program Director in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Vrije Universiteit Brussel
• Consultant Facial Surgeon at Face Ahead Clinic in Antwerp
• Innovation Manager at CADskills BV, a company pioneering 3D-printed, patient-specific implants

In recognition of his leadership and influence in the field, Professor Mommaerts is also the Honorary Past President of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery.

Pioneering Surgical Techniques & Personalized Implants

Professor Mommaerts is not only a skilled surgeon but also a true innovator. He has developed and implemented transformative technologies that are changing how facial reconstruction is approached worldwide.

Among his key innovations:

• CeTi Implant – a 3D-printed titanium solution for cranial reconstruction, designed to reduce post-surgical complications and improve long-term outcomes.
• AMSJI (Additively Manufactured Subperiosteal Jaw Implants) – offering a novel solution for patients suffering from extreme jawbone atrophy, enabling functional and aesthetic rehabilitation without bone grafting.

These advances reflect Professor Mommaerts’ commitment to personalized, precision-driven care, and his extensive body of research has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, helping to shape future generations of surgical practice.

Join Us in Welcoming Professor Mommaerts to FaceInnovate 2025

With his deep expertise, forward-thinking approach, and passion for patient-centered innovation, Professor Maurice Y. Mommaerts exemplifies the very spirit of FaceInnovate — where clinical excellence meets cutting-edge science.

Stay tuned as we highlight more visionary leaders shaping the future of craniofacial surgery and surgical education.