Oral
Examination
Oral
and Maxillofacial Surgeons are trained, skilled and uniquely qualified
to manage and treat Facial Trauma. Dr. B. K. Biswas provides
emergency room coverage for facial injuries including:
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B. K. Biswas
M.D.S.(Cal),
Ph.D. Scholar
Cosmetic Surgeon & Implantologist
Assistant Professor (H.O.D.) KPC Medical College, Jadavpur,
Kolkata
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The
Nature of Maxillofacial Trauma
There
are a number of possible causes of facial trauma. Motor vehicle
accidents, accidental falls, sports injuries, interpersonal violence
and work related injuries. Types of facial injuries can range from
injuries of teeth to extremely severe injuries of the skin and bones
of the face. Typically, facial injuries are classified as either
soft tissue injuries (skin and gums), bony injuries (fractures),
or injuries to special regions (such as the eyes, facial nerves
or the salivary glands).
Soft
Tissue Injuries of the Maxillofacial Region
When soft tissue injuries such as lacerations occur on the face,
they are repaired by "suturing". In addition to the obvious
concern of providing a repair which yields the best cosmetic result
possible, care is taken to inspect for and treat injuries to structures
such as facial nerves, salivary glands and salivary ducts (or outflow
channels). Dr. B. K. Biswasc is a well-trained oral and maxillofacial
surgeon that is proficient at treating all types of facial wounds.
Bone
Injuries of the Maxillofacial Region
Fractures
of the bones of the face are treated in a manner similar to the
fractures in other parts of the body. The specific form of treatment
is determined by various factors which include the location of the
fracture, the severity of the fracture, and the age and general
health of the patient. When an arm or a leg is fractured, a "cast"
is often applied to stabilize the bone to allow for proper healing.
Since a cast cannot be placed on the face, other means have been
developed to stabilize facial fractures.
One
of these options involves wiring the jaws together for certain fractures
of the upper and/or lower jaw. Certain other types of fractures
of the jaw are best treated and stabilized by the surgical placement
of small "plates and screws" at the involved site. This
technique of treatment can often allow for healing and obviates
the necessity of having the jaws wired together. This technique
is called "rigid fixation" of a fracture. The relatively
recent development and use of "rigid fixation" has profoundly
improved the recovery period for many patients, allowing them to
return to normal function more quickly.
The
treatment of facial fractures should be accomplished in a thorough
and predictable manner. More importantly, the patient's facial
appearance should be minimally affected. An attempt at accessing
the facial bones through the fewest incisions necessary is always
made. At the same time, the incisions that become necessary are
designed to be small and, whenever possible, are placed so that
the resultant scar is "hidden".
Injuries to the face, by their very nature, impart a high degree
of emotional and physical trauma to patients. The science and
art of treating these injuries requires special training involving
a "hands on" experience and an understanding of how
the treatment provided will influence the patient's long term
function and appearance.
Total number of teeth in the mouth of a normal human being by
the age of eighteen, the average adult has 32 teeth; 16 teeth
on the top and 16 teeth on the bottom. Each tooth in the mouth
has a specific name and function. The teeth in the front of the
mouth (incisors, canine and bicuspid teeth) are ideal for grasping
and biting food into smaller pieces. The back teeth or molar teeth
are used to grind food up into a consistency suitable for swallowing.
Wisdom teeth
The average mouth is made to hold only 28 teeth. It can be painful
when 32 teeth try to fit in a mouth that holds only 28 teeth.
These four other teeth are your Third Molars, also known as "wisdom
teeth."
With
an oral examination and x-rays of the mouth, Dr. B. K. Biswas
can evaluate the position of the wisdom teeth and determine if
there may be problems. Studies have shown that early evaluation
and treatment result in a superior outcome for the patient. Patients
are generally first evaluated in the mid-teenage years by their
dentist, orthodontist or by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon.
All outpatient surgery is performed under appropriate anesthesia
to maximize patient comfort. Dr. B. K. Biswas has the training
and experience to provide the best anesthesia alternative for
each patient. These services are provided utilizing modern monitoring
equipment and a staff that is experienced in anesthesia techniques.
Training, experience, and the very best equipment and staff means
a safe, comfortable surgical anesthesia experience for the patient.
Extraction
of third molar
Evolution is causing the jaw
sizes to become smaller as we evolve. This is a result
of the fact that we are eating cooked softer foods today and not
raw meat as did our ancestors.
As a result, the jaws are not able to accomodate the third
molars properly. These wisdom teeth tend to get
Impacted in the Jaws. Alternatively, they erupt
at all odd angles. They may also cause the teeth to bite
into the cheeks or into the tongue. Such teeth have to be removed
at the earliest.
The
Oral Surgeon at “The Clinic” has removed hundreds
of third molars at a fraction of the cost compared to the West.
This is a unique opportunity to have a planned surgery.
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