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The Department of Prosthodontics, Amrita School of Dentistry, in collaboration with the Department of Head and Neck Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, successfully organized MAXFAC 2026, a three-day academic conclave dedicated to advancing the field of Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation.
The conference was inaugurated by Dr. Prem Nair, Provost Medical Sciences, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham who emphasized the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in delivering comprehensive patient care. The Presidential Address was delivered by Dr. Balagopal Varma, Principal, Amrita School of Dentistry, followed by the IPS President’s Message from Dr. Shyam Mohan, President, Indian Prosthodontic Society. The event was conducted under the leadership of Dr. Subramania Iyer, Chairman, Head and Neck Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Organizing Chairman, and Dr. Manju V., Professor and Head, Department of Prosthodontics, Organizing Secretary. Felicitations were offered by Dr. Rakesh S., Vice Principal, Amrita School of Dentistry, and Dr. Santhosh John, Secretary, IPS Kerala.
A special highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the unveiling of the logo of the Amrita Centre for Excellence in Maxillofacial Prosthetics by Dr. Narayanan Unni, Chairman, Amrita School of Dentistry. The logo commemorates two decades of dedication, expertise, and pioneering contributions by Amrita Prosthodontics in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, symbolizing its continued commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and innovation.
Day 1 featured a series of insightful lectures by eminent national experts on contemporary concepts in maxillofacial rehabilitation, craniofacial implants, digital workflows, surgical-prosthetic integration, and multidisciplinary patient management by eminent speakers.
Days 2 and 3 were devoted to an intensive hands-on workshop on Implant-Retained Auricular Prostheses, attracting 50 delegates from across the country. Participants received comprehensive training through live patient demonstrations of every clinical and laboratory step, including treatment planning, implant positioning, digital face scanning, virtual reality-assisted case planning, impression procedures, prosthesis fabrication, characterization, and retention protocols.
A landmark achievement of MAXFAC 2026 was the record-breaking fabrication of 50 implant-retained silicone auricular prostheses within just one and a half days. Delegates had the unique opportunity to witness and actively participate in the complete workflow—from planning and design to fabrication and delivery. The integration of emerging technologies, including virtual reality-based treatment planning and live face-scanning demonstrations, provided invaluable exposure to the future of maxillofacial rehabilitation.
MAXFAC 2026 served as a dynamic platform for scientific exchange, skill enhancement, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration, further reinforcing Amrita’s leadership in education, research, and clinical excellence in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics.
