FaceShift: Noninvasive 3D Incremental Molding System for Craniofacial Correction

FaceShift is a groundbreaking platform for noninvasive craniofacial correction, combining 3D scanning, AI-driven design, and 3D printing to create personalized, biocompatible silicone molds. Like orthodontic aligners, these magnetically retained molds gently reshape soft tissue and cartilage in infants over time. Initially developed for ear deformities like lop and prominent ear, FaceShift also supports treatments such as nasoalveolar molding (NAM) for cleft lip and palate, jaw alignment, and other craniofacial differences. By replacing manually made devices with AI-customized molds, FaceShift enhances precision and access, potentially reducing the need for surgery, often necessary when early treatment is missed. With cleft lip–palate affecting 1 in 600 births and requiring multiple surgeries, FaceShift offers a scalable, patient-friendly alternative.