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Maxillofacial surgery, also known as oral surgery, treats diseases, injuries, and defects of the head, neck, face, jaws, and mouth soft and hard tissues. The areas listed above require oral surgery to address their functional and aesthetic aspects. Dental-related diseases can be diagnosed and cured at Manipal Hospitals, Sarjapur Road Centre of Excellence Dental Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery department, with the help of skilled and renowned dental Care Specialists.
Manipal Hospitals' Dental Medicine and Maxillofacial Surgery Department diagnose and treat various problems related to oral care. We treat patients with the most challenging conditions with outstanding General Dentists, pedodontists, Paediatric dentists, and Orthodontists on our team. The team consists of efficient and experienced Periodontists or Gum Specialists, Endodontists or Root Canal specialists, Oral pathologists or Oral Surgeons, Prosthodontists, and anesthesiologists. Book an appointment to have the best treatment.
With recent treatment procedures, the renowned dental care professionals at Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur road, can suggest the most effective treatment regimens. Patients suffering from various oral problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, sensitive teeth, broken or cracked teeth, receding gums, root infection, enamel erosion, dry mouth and teeth grinding are treated using advanced diagnostic, non-surgical and surgical treatment methods.
Only damaged or unnecessary tooth structures are removed during the therapeutic process with conservative dentistry, leaving the remaining healthy tooth structure intact. A traditional dentistry approach can be helpful to general dentists who are unsure which procedure is the best way to treat specific dental conditions or diseases.
Periodontics deals with the health of the bones and tissues supporting your teeth, such as the gums and jawbone. Periodontists are gum specialists. Periodontists receive three additional years of focused training after graduating from a four-year dental school.Periodontists treat oral health issues affecting the periodontium (the tissues surrounding…
The field of prosthodontics is concerned with replacing missing or damaged teeth. Dentures, dental implants, crowns, and bridges are some of the most common treatments in prosthodontics. Prosthodontists receive three additional years of training after graduating from dental school.
Pedodontics is the branch of dentistry specialising in caring for and managing children's teeth. It treats patients from birth until adolescence and is also called paediatric dentistry. It aims to care for children's teeth and educate parents about proper dental hygiene for their young children. The early detection of dental problems makes paediatric…
Dental implants are the subject of implantology, a branch of dentistry. A dental implant is an artificial root placed in the jawbone (maxilla or mandible). It is usually composed of titanium or titanium alloy and takes the form of a screw.
An internationally recognised surgical speciality is oral and maxillofacial surgery. Medical, dental, or dual (medical and dental) are the formal designations for oral and maxillofacial surgery.
A brace is used to correct the alignment of teeth to achieve a more aesthetic smile and better oral health. Teeth that are misaligned can make it harder to maintain good oral hygiene since the toothbrush may not be able to reach certain spots. Good oral hygiene helps prevent tooth decay and gum disease to ensure that your teeth remain in good condition…
Even if you lose your teeth, you don't have to lose your smile. With dental implants, you can replace decayed and dead teeth with perfectly shaped replacements. Dental implants are commonly suggested when a tooth extraction is recommended.
When a tooth is decayed, cracked or otherwise unhealthy, a root canal is done to prevent further damage. In the procedure, the tooth is opened and any infected tissue is cleaned out. After the cleaning, the opening is filled and closed off. Saving an infected tooth allows you to avoid getting an artificial tooth, and it also stops your teeth from misaligning…
Oral surgery is essential to address the functional and aesthetic aspects of the areas mentioned above. Periodontal disease, dental implants, and orthodontics are often combined with oral surgery. Many people are familiar with standard procedures such as wisdom teeth extraction, but they may not be aware of other treatments that involve oral surgery, such as:
Reconstructive Surgery
Difficult Root Canal Cases
Complex Implant Placement
Biopsies
Snoring/Sleep Apnea Treatment
TMJ Disorder Treatment
Bone and Gum Regeneration
Sinus Augmentation
The Dental department of Manipal Hospitals believes that technology is at the heart of effective diagnosis and treatment. This is why they work with experts and state of the art labs to achieve maximum precision in all treatments. Visit our top multi-speciality hospital in Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.
Routine procedures offered at Manipal Hospitals
Braces
Invisalign
Root canal
Scaling and cleaning
Teeth whitening
Advanced procedures:
Endodontic surgery
Periodontal disease treatment
Full mouth reconstruction
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Tooth extractions
Porcelain veneers
Dental implants
Corrective jaw surgery
Facilities offered at Manipal Hospitals are - Dental x-ray - Custom crown design - Prosthetic fittings - Anaesthetics - Mouth cancer detection
A full oral examination is conducted to evaluate your oral health. After this, your dentist will inform you of any issues that need to be addressed and the relevant treatments available.
Poor oral hygiene High sugar diets Tobacco consumption High alcohol consumption
Yellowing of the teeth Inflamed gums that bleed easily High sensitivity Cracked or loose teeth Bad breath
For the most part, tooth decay is preventable by maintaining good oral hygiene. In some cases, alignment and/or correction may be required, but brushing twice a day with good technique, flossing once a week and getting a dental check-up twice a year is known to prevent tooth decay very effectively.
A dental specialist who treats diseases, injuries, and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws, hard and soft tissues of the mouth, and maxillofacial (jaws and face) region is known as an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) consultants diagnose and treat patients with diseases of the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. You'll work with patients of all ages in a rewarding field where treating someone's face can improve their quality of life significantly.
Some risks involved are:
Blood loss.
Infection.
Nerve injury.
Jaw fracture.
Relapse of the jaw to the original position.
Inhalational agents, such as nitrous oxide and sevoflurane, are also commonly used, either individually or in combination, as anaesthetic agents. These include diazepam, midazolam, ketamine, propofol, opioid agonists such as remifentanil, fentanyl, dexmedetomidine, and opioids such as fentanyl.
An oral surgeon conducts evaluations and procedures for specific, complex issues and surgeries, while dentists are primary care physicians responsible for maintaining a patient's oral health.
Manipal Hospitals is committed to providing the best quality of personalized dental care and to engage in long term relationships that benefit our patients and protect their oral health in the long run. Reach out to us to find out more about how you can keep your teeth healthy. Book an appointment with our dental experts to keep smiling your best!