Introduction
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a branch that deals with the art of diagnosis and treatment of various diseases, pathologies and defects involving the facial region. This specialty has evolved through the ages and presently the Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon deals with various craniofacial pathologies in a multi disciplinary environment.
The Department offers an under graduate and a three-year post-graduate teaching programme leading to a Masters degree awarded by the Tamilnadu Dr. MGR medical University. This program is approved and accredited by the Dental Council of India.
The section of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery has a varied scope. The under graduate program deals with extraction of teeth and the complications arising, subsequent management, along with the management of medical emergencies on the dental chair. The post-graduate program beginning with complicated extraction goes on to involve major surgical procedures. Various research projects are also allocated to students to train them in research methodology.
- Management of patients from preoperative through postoperative phases of illness
- Application of surgical knowledge to the clinical situation
- To be familiar with current surgical literature
- Demonstrate technical skill, clinical judgment necessary for independent practice
- Gain working knowledge of other surgical subspecialties
- Acquire the ability to supervise and direct management of critically ill or injured patients.
Today the scope of OMFS practice continues to expand as a result of educational process that is responsive to the changing needs of the specialty.
- Dentoalveolar surgery
- Diagnosis and treatment of benign pathology, cysts, tumors head and neck oncology
- Diagnosis and treatment of congenital craniofacial malformations
- Diagnosis and treatment of soft and hard tissue trauma of the oral and maxillofacial region
- Diagnosis and treatment of chronic facial pain disorders
- Diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders
- Cosmetic surgery limited to the head and neck
- Implants
- Orthognathic surgery
Research Work done till Date
| Name | Title | Publications | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dr. Aneesh Sebastian ........................................................ |
Institutation Microbial Analysis of Odontogenic Infections |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2012 ......................... |
|
Dr. S. Nandagopan |
Comparison Of Hemodynamic Effect Of Lignocaine 2% |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2012 |
|
Dr. Sivalinga Raja |
Effect Of Sub Mucosal And Iv Dexametasone on Post Operative Sequelae After Tird Molar Surgery |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2013 |
|
Dr. Deepu S. |
A Comparative Evolution of Panoramic Radiography With Computed Tomography In Planning of Mandibular Posterior Implant Region |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2013 |
|
Dr. Prem Anand M. |
Anthropometric Database of Hard And Soft Tissue of Facial Skeleton In Young Adults of Sree Mookambika College Campus |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2014 |
|
Dr. Thinakar Babu |
Evaluation of Post Extraction Bleeding Controlled By Hemostatic Agent Coated Gauze Verses Standard Gauze In Dental Cases –An In Vitro Study |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2014 |
|
Dr. Murugan |
Comparative Evaluation of N-Butyl 2 Cyanoacrylate And Vicryl SutureiIn Intraoral Wound Closure – An Invivo Study |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2015 |
|
Dr. A.W. Godwin Saji |
Comparison Of Bone Regeneration in Extraction Socket With Autologous Platelet Rich Fibrin Gel- An In Vivo Study |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2015 |
|
Dr. Swaminathan |
Comparative Evaluation of Trans Dermal Diclofenac and Oral Diclofenac in Management of Postoperative Pain In Bilateral Extraction - An In vivo Study |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2016 |
|
Dr. Shameem Jamal |
Prevalence of Dry Socket Following Extraction of Permanent Tooth In Sree Mookambika Institute Of Dental Sciences, Kulasekharam |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2016 |
|
Dr. Abirami |
Efficiency Of Tranexamic Acid Mouthrinse As a Hemostatic Agent after Extractions In Patients Who Are on Anti Coagulant And Anti Platelet Therapy |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2017 |
|
Dr. Harinee T. |
Orbito-Facial Anthropometric Analysis of Intercanthal And Outercanthal Distance In Kanykumari Population - An In Vivo Study |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
2017 |
|
Dr. Beautilin Ruban S. |
“Finite Element Analysis of Mandibular Angle Fractures With Titanium Mini Plates Used For Rigid Internal Fixation – An In Vitro Study” |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
On Going |
|
Dr. Subin Varghese Mathew |
Comparison on The Mechanical Characteristics of Titanium And Stainless Steel Mini plates Before And After Repeated Cycles of Autoclaving - An In vitro Study” |
The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University |
On Going |
Facilities
Teaching Programme
This program involves lectures, seminars, clinical experiences and clinical teaching in the last two years of the four-year dental curriculum. Students are exposed to a wide variety of orofacial pathologies and all students get an extensive knowledge of asepsis in clinical practice along with clinical experience in extractions and observation and assistance in minor and major surgical procedures. Those interested in research are able to collaborate in some of the ongoing research projects in the Department.
Two day program deals with lectures, live surgical demonstrations and hands on training conducted
- Presented by Dr. Mathew Jose – Accentuating view of Maxfac surgery
- Presented by Dr. Swaminathan – Brown’s tumour – A case report
- Presented by Dr. Abirami K. – Surgical management of OSMF – A case report
- Presented by Dr. N. Dhineksh Kumar – Orthognathic Surgery
Faculty as Speaker/Guest Lecturer
Dr. Mathew Jose, Prof & HoD
| Conference | Year | Topic |
|---|---|---|
|
AOMSI, Kerala
PG MASTER CLASS
|
2018 |
Odontogenic Cyst and Tumours |
|
IDA, Kerala |
2017 |
Infection Control |
|
AOMSI, Kerala |
2016 |
Impactions |
|
AOMSI, Kerala |
2014 |
Local Anaesthesia - Complications |
|
AOMSI, Mid Term |
2010 |
Management of Cysts |
Dr. N. Dhineksh Kumar, Professor
| Conference | Year | Topic |
|---|---|---|
|
AOMSI MASTER CLASS |
2018 |
Dental Implants |
|
6th TNAOMSI CONFERENCE |
2018 |
Sequencing In Maxillofacial Trauma |
|
3rd Asian maxillofacial conference 2017 (Sri Lanka) |
2017 |
Subcondyle Fracture Fixation by Transparotid Approach |
|
14th AOMSI Mid Term Conference |
2016 |
Ankylosis of Jaws |
|
TNAOMSI conference |
2015 |
Cleft Lip and Palate |
|
IDA ACDEP, Madurai |
2015 |
Integrating Dental Implants In your Practice |
|
TNAOMSI conference |
2014 |
Orthognathic Surgery |
|
66th Indian Dental conference |
2013 |
Aesthetic Surgeries of Face |
|
30th TN IDA Conference |
2012 |
Orthognathic Surgery |
|
IDA National Students Convention |
2011 |
Midface Aesthetics |
|
IDA Students Conference |
2011 |
Mastering Clinical Dentistry |
|
28th TN IDA conference |
2010 |
Ostoetomies and Adjunctive Procedures for Facial Beauty |
|
27th IDA State Conference |
2009 |
Cysts of Jaw |
|
2nd TNAOMSI conference |
2006 |
Panfacial Trauma |
|
29th AOMSI Conference |
2003 |
Autogenous grafts in TMJ ankylosis |
|
26th TN IDA State Conference |
2011 |
Transparotid approach in subcondyle fracture |
|
CME SRI Ramachandra Dental College |
2005 |
The myth of the Jaw |
Awards / Recognitions
| Awards | Year | Faculty Name | Event |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Excellence Award |
2017 |
Dr. Mathew Jose |
IDA Kerala State |
|
Vocational Service Award |
2015, 2017 |
Dr. N. Dhinesh Kumar |
Tamilnadu |
