We are aware of the concern of people regarding the possible transmission of diseases in dental offices. We practice universal precautions as recommended by the IDA.
We autoclave our hand pieces and instruments.
Instruments which cannot be autoclaved are either disposed or cold sterilized using chemical solutions.
Gloves, masks, protective eyewear and surgical scrubs are used for the patients and our protection.
Wherever possible, disposable single use items are used to ensure your safety.
All surfaces in the treatment rooms are cleaned and disinfected after treatment of each patient.
 
 
 




Dental diseases and defects can give rise to a plethora of problems in the region, around it and manifest as some disorders.
Certain oral medical conditions can present difficult diagnostic and treatment challenges. Therefore, we are pleased to offer you the expertise and experience of the Center for Oral Medicine at our clinics. The specialty of dentistry deals with the diagnosis and mostly non-surgical management of oral mucosal diseases (dermatologic diseases of the mouth), orofacial pain, oral manifestations of systemic diseases, salivary gland disorders, and the dental management of medically complex patients. Furthermore with oral pathology and with oral surgery, there is a close relationship with special care dentistry and hospital dentistry

 
 

Temporomandibular Joint Disorders (TMD):
Symptoms include headaches, stiff or sore jaw, chewing discomfort, and facial and tooth pain and may be associated with tooth-grinding habits, trouble sleeping, and muscle stiffness in the neck and shoulders. Whiplash related injuries from motor vehicle accidents also can be a cause.
     Aesthetic DentistCrowns and Fixed Bridges.
       Dental Implants.
       Removable Partial and Complete dentures .
       Maxillo-facial prosthetic reconstruction.
       TMJ (Jaw problems).
       Reconstructive Dentistry (total mouth rehabilitation) .
       Dental Anxiety Management.

Maxillofacial prosthetics is a sub-specialty of prosthodontics. Maxillofacial prosthodontists treat patients who have acquired and congenital defects of the head and neck (maxillofacial) region due to surgery, trauma, and/or birth defect. Artificial eyes, ears, and maxillary obturators are commonly planned and fabricated by maxillofacial prosthodontists. Other less commonly employed prostheses include mouth devices used by amputees to aid in daily activities, tracheostomy obturators, and cranial implants.

Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS): This often affects the tongue, palate, and/or lips and is associated with symptoms including burning, dryness, and altered taste.

Taste & Smell Disorders:Loss of smell and taste may result from polyps in the nasal or sinus cavities, hormonal disturbances, or dental problems. They can also be caused by prolonged exposure to certain chemicals such as insecticides and by some medicines.
Tobacco smoking, Radiation therapy, brain tumors & patients who have lost their larynx (voice box) commonly complain of poor ability to smell and taste

A typical Orofacial and Tooth Pain: A typical facial pain is a persistent pain in the face or intraoral region that does not fit into the diagnostic criteria associated with specific orofacial pain disorders. .

Oral Cancer and Oral Complications from Cancer Treatment: The most common oral problems occurring after radiation and chemotherapy are mucositis (an inflammation of the mucous membranes in the mouth), infection, pain, and bleeding. Other possible complications might include dehydration and malnutrition, commonly brought on by difficulties in swallowing (dysphagia). Radiation therapy to the head and neck may injure the glands that produce saliva (xerostomia), or damage the muscles and joints of the jaw and neck (trismus). These treatments may also cause hypovascularization (reduction in blood vessels and blood supply) of the bones of the maxilla or mandible (the bones of the mouth). In addition, treatments may affect other forms of dental disease (caries, or soft tissue complications), or even cause bone death (osteonecrosis).

Oral Changes of Systemic Diseases: Most systemic diseases can affect the oral cavity. Some oral changes are nonspecific, whereas others directly lead to the diagnosis of a particular disorder. Many systemic diseases have oral manifestations. The oral cavity might well be thought of as the window to the body because oral manifestations accompany many systemic diseases. These oral manifestations must be properly recognized if the patient is to receive appropriate diagnosis and referral for treatment.

Salivary Gland Dysfunction (Sjogren’s Syndrome): Salivary gland dysfunction is a generalized disease of the salivary glands that may result in either a decrease or an increase in salivary output. A moderate increase in the salivary output does not cause an obvious problem. However, a decrease in the salivary output causes a disease condition called dry mouth or xerostomia.

           Dry eyes
           Dry mouth
           Salivary gland enlargement
           Rheumatoid arthritis, or any other autoimmune disease

Infectious and Inflammatory Conditions (Viral, Bacterial and Fungal Infections) Inflammation of the oral tissues may be either primary or secondary. Inflammation in the oral cavity may affect the gingiva (gingivitis), periodontium (periodontitis), oral mucosa (stomatitis), tongue (glossitis), glossopalatine arches (faucitis), palate (palatitis), or pharynx (pharyngitis). The nature and severity of the lesions vary greatly depending on the etiology and duration of the disease.

Benign Growths of the Oral Cavity: Papilloma, Fibroma, Lipoma are benign tumors of oral cavity. There are a number of other benign tumours in the oral cavity of which the granular cell tumour or myoblastoma should be mentioned. This is a benign tumour of the tongue that is often covered by hyperplastic epithelium and exhibits so-called pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia. Furthermore, fibroepithelioma, hemangioma and lipoma can be categorized as benign tumours of the oral cavity.

Canker Sores (Aphthous Ulcers):An aphthous ulcer or canker sore is a type of mouth ulcer which presents as a painful open sore inside the mouth, caused by a break in the mucous membrane. The condition is also known as aphthous stomatitis, and alternatively as "Sutton's Disease," especially in the case of multiple or recurring ulcers.

Dry Mouth (Xerostomia): What happens when you have xerostomia?

           Increase dental decay

           Recurrent oral yeast infection
           Difficulty in speech
           Difficulty in chewing
           Difficulty in swallowing
           Burning mouth
           Change/ loss of taste quality
           Recurrent salivary gland infection

Sleep Breathing Disorders (Sleep Apnea): Sleep apnea is a common disorder that can be very serious. In sleep apnea, your breathing stops or gets very shallow while you are sleeping. Each pause in breathing typically lasts 10 to 20 seconds or more. These pauses can occur 20 to 30 times or more an hour.
The most common type of sleep apnea is obstructive sleep apnea. During sleep, enough air cannot flow into your lungs through your mouth and nose even though you try to breathe. When this happens, the amount of oxygen in your blood may drop. Normal breaths then start again with a loud snort or choking sound. When your sleep is upset throughout the night, you can be very sleepy during the day. With sleep apnea, your sleep is not restful. Non surgically we treat the patients with the help of prosthesis

Migraine and Headache Disorders:Various forms of headache are among the most common disorders of the nervous system. They are pandemic and, in many cases, life-long conditions.
Migraine is a neurological disease that can cause a wide range of symptoms during an attack. The most commonly thought of symptom is headache. Usually migraine causes episodes of severe or moderate headache (which is often one-sided and pulsating) lasting from several hours to three days, accompanied by gastrointestinal upsets, such as nausea and vomiting, and a heightened sensitivity to bright lights (photophobia) and noise (phonophobia).



 


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