Dental Surgery

Comprehensive Dental Care

Department of Dental Surgery

The 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 periodontal disease and cardiac disease.

Looking after your teeth then becomes a very important aspect and we at Fortis Hospital provide comprehensive dental care in all specialties of Dental Surgery in an extremely clean and hygienic environment at an affordable cost.

The Dental Department at Fortis Hospital is run by a team of Dental specialists who deal with all kinds of treatments including:-

• Endodontics
• Prosthodontics
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
• Orthodontics
• Pedodontics
• Periodontics
• Implantology
• Cosmetic dentistry

ENDODONTICS is the Branch of Dental Surgery, which treats disorders of the nerve (Pulp) of the tooth.

When does one need root canal treatment?

• 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 cause the tooth pulp becomes irritated and abscess or infection occurs, bacteria grow inside the pulp, which causes pressure and pain

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 removable teeth which can be made of acrylic or metal. They can be removed and replaced back in to the mouth.
• Fixed Prosthesis- these are fixed into the mouth by using the permanent teeth for support. These kinds of replacements cannot be removed by the patient.
• Implants - Implants are titanium structures which are inserted into the jaw bone. Once integration with the jaw bone takes place, teeth or super structure can be placed over this which can be either removable or fixed.
 

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:-

• 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

ORTHODONTICS: Orthodontics deals with the treatment of malocclusion. Teeth are misaligned and 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.

Periodontics

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 odour from the mouth.

Scaling and oral prophylaxis gingivectomy, Bone grafting are some of the procedures which are done during periodontal treatment.

PEDODONTICS 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:-

• Pulpotomy
• Pit and fissure sealant application
• Pulpectomy
• Extraction of teeth under GA
 

Cosmetic Dentistry

This has become a very in demand area of dentistry because of the need to look good and have a brilliant smile.

Cosmetic dentistry can utilize certain procedures to completely change the appearance of a person. Various cosmetic procedures which are done are

• Diastema Closures
• Cosmetic Crowns & Composite Veneers
• Ceramic Veneers
• Bleaching

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 Fortis Hospital consists of excellent Dental Surgeons in various fields of Dental Surgery who work together to give the patient the best care.