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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Neuroscience
  • Reconstructive Surgery

Background:

  • Brain-computer interface (BCI) technology is emerging as a key tool for craniofacial nerve functional reconstruction.
  • Conventional treatments for facial nerve palsy, dysphagia, and oromandibular dysfunction often yield suboptimal results.
  • BCI can decode motor intent for physical or digital output, bypassing impaired peripheral pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review and synthesize the current literature on BCI applications in craniofacial functional reconstruction.
  • To explore the potential of BCI in restoring facial expression, swallowing, and oromandibular functions.
  • To identify challenges and future directions for clinical translation of BCI in craniofacial surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A narrative review of peer-reviewed literature from 2014 to 2026 was conducted.
  • Searches were performed in PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Google Scholar.
  • Included articles focused on BCI for facial motor restoration, swallowing/oromandibular function, speech neuroprosthetics, and neural interface integration.

Main Results:

  • EEG-based facial expression decoding shows promise in lab settings.
  • Speech neuroprosthetics offer transferable frameworks for orofacial decoding.
  • Swallowing motor-imagery studies indicate physiological feasibility for dysphagia-oriented BCI.
  • Flexible facial biosensors may enable future closed-loop systems.

Conclusions:

  • BCI technology can complement, not replace, conventional craniofacial reconstruction.
  • Technical feasibility is supported, but clinical translation requires advancements.
  • Key areas for development include naturalistic decoding, durable interfaces, faster calibration, and ethical considerations.