Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery involves the diagnosis and surgical treatment of conditions affecting the mouth, jaws, face, and neck. Our experienced surgeons combine clinical expertise, advanced technology, and compassionate care to restore optimal function while enhancing facial aesthetics.

Key Procedures Offered: 

Dentoalveolar Surgery 

• Surgical management of impacted teeth, complex tooth extractions, and pre-prosthetic procedures. 

Dental Implant Surgery 

• Placement of conventional, zygomatic, and pterygoid implants, along with adjunctive procedures such as bone grafting, ridge augmentation, and sinus lift surgeries for complete oral rehabilitation. 

Orthognathic (Jaw) Surgery 

• Correction of jaw and facial skeletal discrepancies to improve occlusion, function, and facial harmony. 

Facial Trauma Management 

• Comprehensive treatment of maxillofacial fractures and soft tissue injuries, ensuring functional recovery and aesthetic reconstruction. 

Cyst and Tumor Management 

• Surgical excision of cysts, benign tumors, and other pathological lesions of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Oral Cancer Surgery 

• Diagnosis, biopsy, tumor resection, neck dissection, and reconstructive procedures for oral malignancies, delivered through a multidisciplinary approach. 

TMJ Surgery 

• Comprehensive evaluation and surgical management of temporomandibular joint disorders and associated pain. 

Our department is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centred surgical care, driven by excellence, precision, and innovation. 

Speciality and areas of Interest

• Craniomaxillofacial Trauma Management
• Orthognathic surgery
• Dental Implants
• Oral Oncology

Professional Membership & Certifications

• AOMSI Lifetime Member
• AO Member / Faculty (National)
• FHNO Member
• IDA Madras Branch membership
• IDA Madras Branch Executive member 2011-12

Research & Publications

• 1st TOMA Conference, Yercaud, Salem (16- 17th April 2005) Topic: Lefort I access osteotomy – A case report
• 31st Annual conference of Association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons of India, Jaipur, Rajasthan. (23 -26th Nov 2005) Topic: Pre-operative intravascular injection of ketorolac versus diclofenac sodium for preventing post-operative pain after third molar surgery. A randomized double blind study
• TOMA – Annual conference, Kodaikanal (3 – 5 th April 2009) Topic: Chairperson/ debate panelist for student session
• Public Dental Expo and Dental Education Fair, Rani Meyyammai hall, Chennai (30 – 31st Jan 2010) presented models and charts
• International Case Reports Conference, Saveetha dental college, Chennai.(9 & 10 May 2015) Topic: Mandibular Reconstruction in a two year old baby after a donkey bite – A rare case report
• International Case Reports Scientific Paper on RAMUS Osteotomy in Facial Aesthetics in SHOWCASE 2016, 29th -30th Apr 2016
• Desmoplastic malignant melanoma of alveolus – A rare entity. Oral oncology extra(2006) 42, 291-294
• Antibiotic prophylaxis for bilateral sagittal split osteotomies: a randomized, doubleblind clinical study, Int. J. Oral Maxillofac. Surg. 2013; 42: 352–355
• RosaiDorfman Syndrome-The Report of A Rare Case.JCDR/2013/5901.3015
• Wound Infection After Therapeutic Tooth Extraction With And Without Antibiotics,Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2013 Oct; 4(4): (B) 1277 - 1281
• Preoperative intramuscular injection of ketorolac versus diclofenac sodium for prevention of post-operative pain after third molar surgery. JIDA, Vol 2, No-10, October- 2008
• Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Kerala state, April 2009
• Management of post operative Maxillofacial oncology patients without the routine use of an Intensive care unit.J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg: 2 December 2010
• Scalpel Versus Diathermy in Wound Healing After Mucosal Incisions: A SplitMouth Study, Volume 76, Issue 6, June 2018
• Sublingual Dermoid Cysts of Oral Cavity, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Jul - Dec 2020, Vol 12, Supplementary Issue 2
• Assessment of knowledge, awareness and practice of surgical guilt among oral and maxillofacial surgeons, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Oct - Dec 2020, Vol 12, Issue 4
• Assessing knowledge, attitude and practise regarding recurrence of oral mucocele among dental practitioners, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Oct - Dec 2020, Vol 12, Issue 4
• Autotransplantation of an impacted maxillary canine in a young male - a case report, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Oct - Dec 2020, Vol 12, Issue 4
• Evaluating The Efficacy Of Abgel Soaked In Manuka Honey Following Extraction Of Infected Mandibular Molars, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Jan - Mar 2020, Vol 12, Issue 1
• Evaluating the Incidence of Myofascial Pain Dysfunction Syndrome Among Chennai City Population, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Jul - Dec 2020, Vol 12, Supplementary Issue 2
• TMJ Ankylosis and OSMF Mutual Cohabitants in Restricted Mouth Opening Journal of Research in Medical and Dental Science October 2020, Volume 8, Issue 7
• Subjective Perception and Evaluation of Neurosensory Disturbance of The Lower Lip After Genioplasty Procedures, International Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Apr - Jun 2020, Vol 12, Issue 2
• Comparing the Efficacy of Triclosan Coated Sutures versus Chlorhexidine Coated Sutures in Preventing Surgical Site Infection after Removal of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar, Krishnan et al.; JPRI, 32(19): 138-148, 2020; Article no.JPRI.59829
• Awareness of Emergency Drugs and Their Usage among Dental Professionals, Thota et al.; JPRI, 32(26): 6-10, 2020; Article no.JPRI.59839