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Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a transformative innovation in oral and maxillofacial surgery, revolutionizing surgical planning, education, intraoperative guidance, and postoperative rehabilitation. By integrating advanced imaging modalities such as CT, CBCT, and MRI, VR enables realistic 3D visualization of patient-specific anatomy for precise virtual surgical planning and simulation. Immersive training platforms enhance surgical skills, accuracy, and confidence through repetitive, feedback-driven practice in risk-free environments. Intraoperatively, VR and mixed reality (MR) systems facilitate real-time navigation, reducing errors and improving outcomes, while VR-based patient education and distraction therapy significantly decrease anxiety and enhance satisfaction. Postoperatively, VR-guided rehabilitation and AI-driven adaptive physiotherapy promote faster and more effective recovery. Overall, VR serves as a powerful complementary tool that enhances precision, safety, and patient-centered care across the entire surgical continuum in oral and maxillofacial practice.