AIIMS Bhopal achieves central India’s first artificial jaw replacement using a custom titanium implant. The complex surgery, performed on a 62-year-old woman, showcases the institute’s expertise in precision, technology-enabled maxillofacial reconstruction and marks a significant leap in personalized, patient-focused healthcare innovation.
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Bhopal has successfully performed central India’s first artificial jaw replacement surgery using a custom-designed titanium implant. This complex and rare procedure marks a significant milestone in the field of maxillofacial reconstruction and personalized medical care.
The surgery was carried out on a 62-year-old woman from the Mandsaur district in Madhya Pradesh. She had been enduring chronic jaw pain, a noticeable facial deformity, and severe difficulty in eating and speaking for several years. Her condition had significantly impacted her quality of life, and previous treatments had proven unsuccessful.
According to Dr. B. L. Soni, the Maxillofacial Surgeon who led the surgical team, the patient had earlier undergone two conventional jaw reconstruction surgeries at a private hospital. These procedures involved the use of standard titanium plates, but both attempts failed due to the breakage of the plates. “The failure of these traditional methods highlighted the need for a more advanced and customized approach,” Dr. Soni said while speaking to IANS.
The team at AIIMS Bhopal took on the challenge by leveraging advanced computer-assisted technology. A thorough assessment of the patient’s condition was conducted by a multidisciplinary medical team from the institute’s Trauma and Emergency Department. Based on their findings, they devised a patient-specific solution using virtual surgical planning and precision milling techniques.
Dr. Soni, who has over a decade of experience in computer-assisted facial reconstruction, played a pivotal role in designing the implant. Using high-resolution medical imaging and proprietary in-house software, a 3D-printed model of the patient’s jaw was created to ensure the implant would fit perfectly. The entire process required meticulous attention to detail, as even a minor error could have jeopardized the outcome.
“This was a highly complex case. Every step—from imaging to implant design to surgery—had to be planned and executed with extreme precision,” Dr. Soni explained. He further emphasized that creating a physical 3D model of the patient’s jaw helped test and refine the implant before the actual surgery, thus increasing the chances of a successful outcome.
The procedure was performed successfully, and post-operative results have been highly encouraging. The patient has shown remarkable improvement and is now able to speak and eat without assistance—abilities she had struggled with for a long time.
Dr. Ajay Singh, Executive Director of AIIMS Bhopal, lauded the team’s efforts and highlighted the broader significance of the surgery. “This achievement is not just a transformative moment for the patient but also a powerful example of what modern medicine and interdisciplinary collaboration can accomplish,” he stated.
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Dr. Singh added that AIIMS Bhopal is committed to embracing minimally invasive and technology-enabled treatments that improve surgical precision and promote faster recovery. “Our focus remains on delivering innovative and patient-centred care through state-of-the-art technology and expert clinical practices,” he said in a formal statement.
This successful surgery underscores AIIMS Bhopal’s growing reputation as a centre of excellence in advanced surgical care and sets a new benchmark in medical innovation in central India. It also opens new doors for patients suffering from complex craniofacial conditions, offering them renewed hope and a better quality of life.
