Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
The department of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery acts as a bridge between medicine and dentistry. The department provides full scope of resident training with an emphasis on the core principles as well as experience and training in the broader and advanced aspects of surgery. The department is rich with an amalgamation of experienced, efficient and sincere faculty with immense energy and enthusiasm. The undergraduate course enables a student to directly treat a patient with specialized training in diagnosing and managing various procedures such as extractions, transalveolar extractions, alveoloplasty, incision and drainage and various other simple minor surgical procedures. The Post graduate degree is designed to meet the requirement to match national and international standards that indulge didactic academic and clinical exposure to recognize and manage maxillofacial trauma, pathologies and to develop skills in facial correction surgeries, TMJ disorders, orthognathic surgeries, cancer surgeries, cleft lip and palate repair surgery.Types of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Removal of impacted wisdom teeth or severely damaged teeth.
Surgical insertion of titanium posts into the jawbone to replace missing roots.
Rebuilding bone in the jaw to support dental implants.
Preparing the mouth for dentures.
Correcting misaligned jaws to improve chewing, breathing, and speech.
Surgical lengthening of the facial bones.
Repairing broken jaws, cheekbones, or eye sockets.
Treating benign and malignant lesions in the head and neck.
Removal of cancer and reconstruction of affected areas.
Benefits of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
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Procedures such as dental implants, bone grafting, and wisdom teeth removal restore oral function, correct bite issues, and prevent further oral health deterioration.
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Surgery can effectively address chronic pain caused by TMJ disorders, jaw misalignment, and impacted teeth.
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Corrective jaw (orthognathic) surgery and facial reconstruction improve facial symmetry and balance, boosting self-confidence.
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Procedures like maxillomandibular advancement (MMA) increase airway size, effectively reducing obstructions to treat obstructive sleep apnea.
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Surgeons repair facial, jaw, and socket fractures, as well as soft tissue injuries from accidents or injuries, minimizing scarring.
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Modern procedures are increasingly minimally invasive with 3D imaging, leading to faster recovery times and better
