Have you ever noticed a small, white patch on your gums? If so, you may have oral leukoplakia. Leukoplakia is a potentially malignant disorder appearing as a white or grey patch affecting the tongue or inside of your cheek or the floor of your mouth. Although leukoplakia isn’t cancerous, it can turn into cancer if […]
Management of deficient ridge with zygomatic implants
Zygomatic implants have been used widely to treat patients with severely resorbed maxillae. They allow implant placement to support fixed prosthetics. Guided surgical approaches are being utilized to maximize placement of the prosthetic platform of these implants. The implant team (including surgeon, prosthodontist, and laboratory technician) uses a 3-dimensional (3D) computed tomography (CT) scan, i.e, […]
SURGICAL EXTRACTION OF WISDOM TOOTH
Third molar which erupts around 18 years of age is referred to as wisdom tooth. Though most commonly associated with wisdom is actually a misnomer. Instead this tooth is notoriously famous to cause discomfort while erupting and mostly requires intervention of dentists. This blog aims to answer few common questions when dealing with wisdom teeth. […]
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE DENTAL IMPLANTS?
Dental implants are fixated to the jawbone and ensure that the natural teeth are fixed to the jaw perfectly. Though dental implants re artificial teeth, they look totally natural. No one speaking or looking at you can understand that it is not a natural tooth. Dental implants may be a popular cosmetic procedure. But it is not opted only for its cosmetic purposes. There are multiple benefits of dental implants as well.
Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
Sometimes, children are born with an opening in their palate- which is the upper part in the inside of the mouth and sometimes even on the lip. With this defect it is extremely difficult to speak and eat and the facial appearance is also compromised. The most fundamental surgery that fixes this defect and allows the patient to lead a normal lifestyle is called a cleft lip and palate surgery.
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