In the course of tooth eruption and jaw bone growth the teeth may eventually be positioned in an abnormal or an atypical alignment. Often it is this atypical alignment that makes a tooth susceptible to damage by caries or ‘trauma from occlusion’ which eventually leads to it needing to be extracted. These teeth often need surgical extraction, where a surgical procedure maybe needed to be carried on the bone and gums for extraction. A wide range of variables come into play depending on the complexity and a dentist may not be able to handle the same. A maxillofacial surgeon comes with specialized expertise in pain management and surgical skills, well suited for this procedure.

There can be many factors that may lead to a TMJ disorder and cannot be pointed to a single one. Some of the common causes are an abnormal bite caused due to tooth loss often leading to asymmetric chewing, poor neck and face posture, jaw injuries, bruxism or jaw clenching especially at night, joint erosion and genetic reasons. In periods of stress, your TMJ disorders may be exacerbated with heightened teeth grinding and clenching resulting in increased levels of pain.

If you are physically healthy and wish to undergo a surgery to balance your facial proportion, we are here to serve you. Every surgery poses some risks which may include infection, bleeding, numbness, nerve damage, additional surgery in case of complications; which differ from case to case. However, we at Clinic GP have exceptional surgeons who follow strict protocols and utilise time-tested procedures with an excellent track record of success, thus keeping risks at a minimum. We have detailed discussions with the patient regarding the treatment plan and outcomes and set realistic goals while keeping the in the loop at every stage of the treatment. Our vast experience ensures we take steps to reduce risks and if any complications do arise our team is extremely trained in picking it early and managing it effectively.

Cleft lip is a birth defect that affects a child’s ability to feed, breathe and speak normally and also restricts the child from having a natural full smile. Reconstructive cleft lip surgery is usually performed in children within 6 months of birth and is a safe procedure. This would repair the functionality of the lip defect. If the child requires a cleft palate surgery this is also planned around the time the child begins the process of learning to talk and along with regular speech therapy, we ensure the child is normally assimilated into society, as a beautiful person.

Depending on the severity of the deformity, our pediatric surgeon would guide you through the treatment and procedure undertaken.

Oral maxillofacial surgeons come with a specialized knowledge and expertise on dealing with a complete spectrum of surgeries from dental implants, plastic surgery, facial trauma surgery and more. A maxillofacial surgeon gives perfect value addition to the treatment by also adding to your overall facial appearance. Their expertise, having performed numerous precision surgeries, also translates to their skill in managing facial complexities and treating complications that may suddenly arise. You end up spending less time in the clinic with a smoother recovery because of a surgeon’s unparalleled skill and ability to handle any level of uncertainty.

Dr. Vikram Shetty is a dually qualified surgeon who has had medical and a dental training to better assure you that your every medical problem will be attended to effectively.