What is Maxillofacial Surgery?

Maxillofacial surgery specializes in the surgical treatment of jawbones and face. At Galen, the department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery is dedicated towards corrective surgeries for any problems or making cosmetic changes in the mouth, jaw, and face region, that are or have been affected by disease, traumatic injuries or genetic deformities. We have the requisite state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology and professional expertise to offer high quality care.

Our team of top maxillofacial surgeons are highly trained and skilled in the advanced surgical techniques and are capable of safely administering anesthesia to patients as well as control pain.

The Dentistry department at Galen offers comprehensive care to patients of all age groups for all disorders and conditions of the mouth, the adjacent associated structures and their impact on the human body.

Our team is equipped to manage all dental problems, be they routine conditions or complex surgical procedures, or even chipped teeth and overbites. Our team of experts are equipped with years of experience to deliver millions of smiles over the years.

The Galen dental and maxillofacial department includes Pediatric dentists, Orthodontists, Endodontist,Oral and maxillofacial surgeons,Prosthodontists andPeriodontists. The department has been catering to the dental needs of its patients since its inception.

Conditions treated

General Screening – In order to detect potential health disorders or diseases even in people who do not have any symptoms of disease, a general screening is a must-do. The aim of our experts is early detection and advice on lifestyle changes or surveillance, to ultimately reduce the risk of disease and treat it effectively as well.

Preventive therapy for precancerous lesions – Late diagnosis or detection may lead to complications from oral cancer. As professional oral health care providers, our Galen doctors bring awareness and optimize early diagnosis towards all the patients.

Oral care regimen – Our doctors advise to maintain good oral hygiene by tooth brushing, tongue brushing, mouthwash, and flossing or interdental brushes.

Orthodontic Treatment – It is a way of straightening or moving teeth, that eventually improves the appearance of the teeth and how they work. It also helps in looking after the long-term health of your teeth, gums and jaw joints.

Oral Rehabilitation – It pertains to not just the restoration but also maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance. This is done by the restoration of the natural teeth, replacement of missing teeth with artificial substitutes.

Dental Prophylaxis– It is, quite simply, the procedures, like dental check-up, protection from cavities, sealants etc, that promote oral health.

Complete/Partial Dentures– There are two types of dentures – complete dentures which are used when the patient doesn’t have any teeth, and partial dentures when the patient has some teeth remaining.

 Routine Examination– A general checkup every six months is advised for early detection and prevention of issues including timely treatment.

Laser Treatments – Laser dentistry involves the use of lasers to treat different dental conditions such as reshaping gums, removing bacteria during root canal procedures, performing biopsy or removing a lesion, and relieving the pain of canker sores. This technique helps in caries prevention, restorative removal and curing, dentinal hypersensitivity, and for diagnostic purposes.

Smile Analysis & Makeover – The process of improving the appearance of the smile through cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental veneers and tooth implants or teeth whitening is called smile analysis and makeover. But before delving into a makeover, our doctors take into consideration the facial appearance, skin tone, hair color, and lips.  

Dental Restorations, Filling, Root canal – A root canal filling is recommended when the pulp of the tooth is totally damaged, especially in cases of inflammation and hence toothache and abscess. Our expert doctors carry out this dental restoration procedure in such a way that the health and integrity of the tooth is restored.

Scaling and Polishing – Our dental care department has the expertise to remove dental plaque, tartar and stains on the teeth surface with impeccable results. Scaling and polishing also helps in prevention of gum diseases.

Impacted tooth Extraction – Our dentist or oral surgeon performs this process with the utmost care and precaution by first removing any bone that blocks access to the impacted tooth root, and then typically closing the wound and also packing the empty space (socket) with gauze.

Specialized Dentistry for Children – Our child dentistry specialist or pediatric dentist is expertly trained in caring for the specific requirements of a child, from infancy to teenage years or adolescence; by performing functions such as Cavity Fillings, Pediatric Pulp Therapy, Tooth Extractions & Space Maintainers. We believe that early checkup prevents cavities and tooth decay, that can later on cause pain, and other medical issues.