Mumbai, Maharashtra Jun 13, 2022 (Issuewire.com) - With Temporomandibular Disorders increasingly getting diagnosed: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons now managing the disorder considering Minimally Invasive Arthroscopic Techniques and Total Joint Replacement.
Dr. Tofiq.H. Bohra is an Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon practicing in heart of the city that never sleeps MUMBAI. He has been in the field now for about more than 6 years after his Post graduation with multiple training fellowships to his name and has a special interest in the Temporomandibular Joint Disorders Management. He is trained in performing Arthroscopic TMJ Surgeries and Complete TMJ Joint replacements.
According to Dr. Tofiq Bohra Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Disorder is a lifestyle-modulating disorder. Patients having this disorder go through a lot of pain, discomfort, and restriction in joint movement in day-to-day life. There are times when the patient is aware of the pain and discomfort but the diagnosis is not made on time, sometimes if the diagnosis is made the appropriate treatment is not started on time.
As TMJ disorder is a complex disorder that requires the right intervention in the right stage of the disorder. Considering the complex nature of the joint and its continuous use in daily life, problems concerning the TMJ should not be procrastinated or else it would lead to a complete Jaw Lock.
Arthroscopy of TMJ is the most recent advancement in the field of minimally invasive TMJ surgery. This procedure does not involve any incisions on the face and it can be performed under LA or GA, and is a safe and precise procedure with minimal downtime for the patient.
Total joint replacement is considered for the end-stage TMJ disorders such as severe Joint degeneration, trauma, tumour where no components of the TMJ can be salvaged and both the disc as well as the condyle has to be removed.
What is the scope of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery ?
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is a Branch of Dentistry that deals with the Diagnosis, Management & Treatment of Diseases, Disorders involving the hard and soft tissue Structures in the Head & Neck Region. This field also deals with the functional & Esthetic Aspects of the Face.
An Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon ( OMFS) in India undergoes 3 years of rigorous training post Dentistry and then would pursue Speciality Training for the next 2 years in the field of Choice known as a Fellowship such as Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery, Head & Neck Oncology, Head & Neck Trauma & Reconstruction, Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) disorders Arthroscopy & Total TM Joint Replacement, Facial Cosmetic Surgery & Hair Transplant.
Minor Oral Surgery -
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons perform surgery on the Jaws for Complicated Wisdom tooth extraction to removal of Tumors & Cyst in the Jaws and Salivary Glands along with relevant reconstruction planning.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders( TMJ) -
TMJ Disorders are very common Pain conditions in the Head & Neck region. Maxillofacial Surgeons are the only set of Clinicians that deal with this Joint as it is the only Joint Present in the Head & Neck Region.
Maxillofacial Surgeon have to take rigorous training for treating this Joint as it is a very complicated Joint and requires precise management, keyhole Surgery ( Arthroscopy ), Total TMJoint Replacement
Oral Cancer Surgery -
Maxillofacial Surgeons also can perform surgeries for Oral Cancer involving the jaw, Tongue & Palate along with Neck Dissection & Reconstruction of the excised part due to cancer using Hard and Soft tissues from various regions of the Body.
Facial Trauma & Reconstruction -
Maxillofacial Surgeons are proficient in dealing with all forms of Facial & Skull Fractures and also form an integral part of the emergency Trauma response Team as they are trained in BLS & ACLS programs. They are also trained in the reconstruction of the facial structures using Hard and Soft tissue grafts from other regions of the body.
Cleft & Craniofacial Surgery -
OMFS ( Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon ) also take special training in dealing with complex Facial clefts & anomalies of the Facial region. They deal with Cleft Palate, Cleft lip, and Different developmental syndromic conditions involving the facial Hard & Soft tissue.
Here they also perform various reconstruction procedures to restore the normalcy of the facial features such as Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw repositioning surgeries), Genioplasty (chin Repositioning Surgery ), and Rhinoplasty ( Nose Reshaping Surgery ).
Facial Cosmetic Surgery -
Surgeons post-OMFS may opt for a special training program to deal with Facial Esthetic Procedures such as Facelift, Hair transplantation Surgery, Jaw implants, Chin Implants, Botox, and Liposuction of the Face ( Facial Contouring ).
Full Mouth Rehabilitation -
Maxillofacial Surgeons are proficient in performing Dental Implants, Zygomatic Implants, and various other forms of Dental Implantology for the rehabilitation of teeth. Patients who have lost teeth due to some reason and cannot go for Dental Implants due to lack of Bone.
There are various other Implantology options available these days for having a full set of teeth restored using Crestal implants, Zygomatic implants, and Cortical Implants.
Media Contact
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