Emeka Nkenke

Prof. Dr. Emeka Nkenke is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon specializing in complex facial reconstruction and oncology. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery. He holds medical and dental degrees along with a doctorate in theoretical medicine.

Specialization and Surgical Focus

Dr. Nkenke uses virtual surgical planning and patient-specific facial implants. He treats conditions including jaw cysts and craniofacial tumors. His clinical work bridges functional restoration with aesthetic results. This approach helps him achieve specific outcomes in facial and jaw reconstruction.

The doctor performs several procedures:

• Microvascular jaw reconstruction
• Cleft lip and palate surgery
• Orthognathic surgery for jaw alignment
• Distraction osteogenesis – a procedure that grows new bone to repair skeletal deformities
• Guided dental implant surgery
• Craniofacial reconstruction after trauma or oncology

Academic Leadership and Research

Dr. Nkenke leads academic initiatives in Austria as the Head of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. He directs advanced training programs at the Medical University of Vienna. Additionally, his research explores tissue engineering and implant osseointegration. osseointegration describes the direct functional and structural connection between living bone and an artificial implant.

The specialist also investigates computer-assisted surgery to improve precision. This research helps improve outcomes in modern maxillofacial care. He has published extensively on these topics and collaborates internationally.

Work Experience

• Senior Consultant – Wiener Privatklinik, Austria
• Professor and Chair – Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Vienna
• Former Head of Department – Halle University, Germany
• Former Full Professor – University of Erlangen–Nürnberg, Germany

Education and Training

• 1990s – Medical Degree – University of Erlangen–Nürnberg
• 1990s – Dental Degree – University of Erlangen–Nürnberg
• Doctorate in Theoretical Medicine – University of Erlangen–Nürnberg
• Specialization in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery – University of Erlangen–Nürnberg

Professional Recognition

The doctor is an editor in the medical publishing community. Prof. Nkenke holds editorial roles for international scientific journals. These positions allow him to influence surgical research standards.

• Editor-in-Chief – Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery
• Editorial Board Member – Multiple international maxillofacial journals