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Redo, Rejaw surgery – Revision Genioplasty
Role of the Chin in Defining and Enhancing the Overall Facial Structure The chin is a very important part of the face. It gives a definition to the lower half of the facial structure. Sex determines the structures of the chin. Males have prominent chins while females have a more delicate chin. A weak chin [...]
How to Choose the Best Dental Clinic in Chennai?
What is the Role of Dentistry in Improving the Overall Quality of Modern Life? Early loss of teeth was a common phenomenon in days gone by. This could either be from poor oral hygiene or trauma. Many people ended up losing their teeth by the time they reached the age of 40. Overall life expectancy [...]
Bilateral Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery with Tiny Prolabium
Occurrence and Etiology of Cleft Lip and Palate Deformity A cleft lip and palate deformity is a congenital defect that is the most common birth deformity. This defect is seen in approximately every 2 infants out of 1000 live births. It can occur in isolation or in association with a syndromic presentation. Genetic mutations are [...]
Odontoma Nerve Compression Removal and Reconstruction
Odontoma Removal and Reconstruction What is an Odontome and how is it formed? An odontoma is a benign tumor, which is linked to the abnormal development of a tooth. It is a hamartoma and is composed of irregularly placed normal tissue. This can involve both hard tissue as well as soft tissue. Odontoma was the [...]
Everything You Need to know about Microtia Surgery
Microtia can occur due to genetic defects in either a single gene or multiple genes. There is also a risk of microtia in women with gestational diabetes. It can also be found in conditions like hemifacial microsomia
Facial Plastic Surgery – Unilateral Cleft Lip Repair
Dr. SM Balaji who is considered to be the best cleft lip surgeon in India examined the patient. She had a very wide unilateral cleft lip and palate deformity. Treatment planning was presented to the parents and they expressed understanding following which they provided the consent for surgery.