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Department of Dental Surgery |
Teeth are a very important part of the body and good health starts with good oral health. The general well-being is associated with good oral health. New research has shown a close relation between gum diseases and many other conditions of the body namely diabetes, cardiac ailments, pregnancy etc.
Looking after your teeth then becomes a very important aspect and we at National Heart Institute provide comprehensive dental care in all specialties of Dental Surgery in an extremely clean and hygienic environment at an affordable cost.
The Dental Surgery Team at NHI comprises specialists from the following fields:
- Endodontics
- Prosthodontics
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Orthodontics
- Periodontics
- Pedodontics
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Prosthodontics
- Oral Pathology
- Implantology
- Injury or a Physical blow to a tooth or a constant striking of a tooth from the opposite Jaw could injure the tooth.
- Physical irritation - A deep decay or a very large filling Regardless of the initial reason the tooth pulp becomes irritated and abscess or infection occurs, bacteria grow inside the pulp, which causes pressure and pain
- Facial trauma and Jaw fracture treatment
- Removal of cysts & tumors of the Jaw
- Cosmetic surgical procedures of Face
- Surgical removal of impacted teeth
- Corrections of TM joint disorders
- Treatment of facial pain disorders
- Treatment of facial neurological disorders
- Treatment of lesions of the cheek, tongue, gums
- Oral Prophylaxis.
- Gingivectomy
- Crown Lengthening
- Bone grafts
- Gingivoplasty
- Pulpotomy
- Pit and fissure sealant application
- Pulpectomy
- Extraction of teeth under sedation
- Preventive fluoride treatment
- Fillings of teeth
- Space Maintainers (in cases where milk teeth have had to be extracted pre mature).
- Diastema (Gap) Closures
- Metal free Crowns
- Composite Veneers
- Ceramic Veneers
- Bleaching (Whitening)
- Tooth Jewellery
Endodontics
That Branch of Dental Surgery, which treats disorders of the nerve (Pulp) of the tooth.
When does one need root canal treatment?
What happens in root canal treatment?
An x-ray of the tooth is done and once the treatment is decided more appointments are scheduled. It is important to keep these appointments and also to take the medication prescribed to hasten healing and reduce swelling The tooth is numbed with a local anesthesia. An opening is made through the crown of the tooth into the pulp which is then cleaned enlarged and shaped. A filling is placed between appointments. The root canal and pulp chamber are permanently filled and sealed.
Prosthodontics
This is the branch of Dental Surgery which deals with replacement of teeth and Maxillofacial structures:- Removable partial dentures These are artificial teeth (few or all) which can be removed by the patient and reinserted in place. Besides acrylic and metal base dentures we also offer unbreakable and soft flexible dentures. Fixed Prosthesis These are fixed replacements of lost teeth made by gaining from adjacent teeth. Also popularly known as bridges. These kinds of replacements cannot be removed by the patient. Implants These are the 21st century answer to any missing teeth situation. Implants are titanium structures (root replicas) which are inserted into the jaw bone. Once they unite with the jaw bone, fixed teeth or dentures can be placed over them. Especially for the elderly implants have changed the way they used to feel with their dentures. .
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
This branch of dentistry deals with the surgical treatment of jaw diseases. Various types of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures which are done are:-.
Orthodontics:
Orthodontics or more popularly known as, braces treatment deals with the treatment of malocclusion. Teeth which are misaligned cause an Esthetic and Functional problem and can be straightened to look good and function well. This can take around 1-2 years to do by which time the patient has to be continuously seen by the orthodontist for adjustment.
At NHI we pledge to break your synonymous thought of braces with a metallic smile as we offer you tooth colored ceramic braces and also completely invisible braces done on the inner aspect (lingual) of the teeth. Hence we do not restrict the treatment to young age group but have also successfully treated individuals of as old as 40 yrs of age.
Periodontics
Healthy surroundings for a healthier well being!! This branch of dentistry deals with treatment of the gum disease, which if not prevented and taken care at the right time can result in the loss of teeth and bleeding and bad odor from the mouth.
The gums demand extra care in diabetics, during pregnancy, besides all individuals . Regular check ups and prophylactic cleaning sessions are the secret to success in prevention of periodontal problems.Procedures done in this branch are:.
Pedodontics
“ A stitch in time saves nine!! ” This branch of dentistry deals with the prevention and treatment of dental disease in children. It is also very important for parents to learn more about their child's tooth development so that the child grows up with a healthy smile and healthy teeth. Some of the procedure routinely performed on teeth of children teeth include.
At NHI we offer a unique sedation method of treat young kids making their visit to us completely painless.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Everyone’s desire to look good cannot be overemphasized. Cosmetic dentistry can utilize certain procedures to completely change the appearance of a person. Various cosmetic procedures which are done are
Oral Pathology
The sad truth of 21st century!! CANCER with India a leading country in oral cancer at NHI we comprise of a specialized cancer detection team led by an Oral Pathologist.
And yes not every ulcer of the mouth is cancerous…..
The Dental team Apart from all these procedures specialized treatment like treatment of medically compromised patients and mentally challenged children & adult under General Anesthesia is also done by the Dental Department.
The Dental team at National Heart Instituteconsists of excellent Dental Surgeons in various fields of Dental Surgery who work together to give the patient the best care.
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