{"id":2756,"date":"2026-06-30T15:21:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T05:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/herston-biofabrication-institute\/?page_id=2756"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:54:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T02:54:07","slug":"oral-maxillofacial","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/metronorth.health.qld.gov.au\/herston-biofabrication-institute\/research\/oral-maxillofacial","title":{"rendered":"Oral & Maxillofacial"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oral & Maxillofacial<\/h1><\/div>
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A\/Prof Martin Batsone<\/p><\/div>\n

The Maxillofacial Research Program at HBI, led by Associate Professor Martin Batstone, is advancing next-generation approaches to oral and craniofacial reconstruction through biofabrication, regenerative medicine and patient-centred research.<\/p>\n

Building on internationally recognised expertise, the program is developing innovative technologies to improve functional outcomes and long-term patient recovery.<\/p>\n

Key innovations include bioresorbable metal implants that eliminate the need for removal surgeries, and a patented magnetic retention system for facial prostheses, now translated into clinical use to reduce surgical burden and improve functional, aesthetic and psychosocial outcomes.<\/p>\n

Underpinned by a strong patient-centred focus, the program integrates advanced scaffold design and regenerative strategies to support more biologically integrated tissue repair. Collectively, this work is establishing new clinical pathways aimed at reducing implant failure and enhancing long-term quality of life for patients with complex craniofacial conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Note: The figure below relates to Professor Saso Ivanovski\u2019s dental and maxillofacial program.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Modified from Han et\u202fal., Advanced Healthcare Materials, 2026, and Han et\u202fal., Biomaterials Advances, 2024, with permission.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>

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Losing part of my jaw changed everything and research showed me what hope can look like. This research isn\u2019t abstract\u2014it\u2019s deeply personal, and it matters. I\u2019m proud to stand behind it as someone helping push this science forward into the future and beyond.<\/p><\/div>

Leah<\/div>
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Publications<\/h2>\n