Smile Dental Care

07/05/2015

Prof (Dr) Sobhan Mishra Graduated from Pune University in 1997 and Completed His masters In Oral & MaxilloFacial Surgery from Mangalore . He Is also Diplomate National Board(DNB) In same subject from Delhi University.
He is currently the Professor And Head , department of Oral & MaxilloFacial Surgery and is a post graduate guide and academic Scholar . Prof .Mishra has been extensively trained for treatment of Various facial Surgeries Including treatment of Congenital deformities like Cleft Lip and Palate,Temperomandibular Joint disorders , Congenital nasal and ear deformities. He has performed more than 2500 cleft lip and Palate and other facial surgical procedures till date and extensive amount of head and Neck trauma.
Dr. Mishra got extensively trained in Cosmetic facial procedures including Lasers, Botox, Fillers etc and has maintains a private practice in Bhubaneswar.
He is also attached to various hospitals as a senior consultant In Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery to Apollo Hospital, Neelachal Hospital, Sparsh hospital etc.
He is also attached to German Cleft Children’s Aid Society, Germany. And to Operation Smile USA and has participated as a Volunteer Plastic Surgeon in more than 10 missions in India and abroad.
He has many papers published and has presented more than 25 paper in National and International conferences. Prof. Mishra is currently doing research in Oro facial Kinetics and in developing a mathematical Model towards Predictable outcomes in Facial reconstructive surgery

07/05/2015

Smile Dental Care offers the following services :

Cleft Lip and Palate

Craniofacial Surgery

Facial Surgical Procedures

Dental Implants

Orthodontics

Teeth whitening

You can also gather more information regarding the above mentioned services in the other posts

07/05/2015

Cleft Lip and Palate:

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth.
They happen when the tissue that forms the roof of the mouth and upper lip don’t join before birth. The problem can range from a small notch in the lip to a groove that runs into the roof of the mouth and nose. This can affect the way the child’s face looks.
It can also lead to problems with eating, talking and ear infections.

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to provide services for the treatment of cleft lip and palate, with many specialist centres dedicated to the surgical repair of clefts, and an outreach nursing network. Babies born with cleft lip and/or palate are treated by an expert multi-disciplinary team.

07/05/2015

Craniofacial Surgery:

Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty of maxillofacial surgery that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaws bone, skin, muscle, teeth, etc. Craniofacial surgery does not, however, include surgery of the brain or eye. Defects typically treated by craniofacial surgeons include craniosynostosis (isolated and syndromic), rare craniofacial clefts, acute and chronic sequellae of facial fractures, cleft lip and palate, micrognathia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Apert’s Syndrome, Crouzon’s Syndrome, hemifacial microsomia and many others.Craniosynostosis refers to the early closing of one or more of the sutures of an infant’s head. The skull is normally composed of bones which are separated by sutures. As in infant’s brain grows, open sutures allow the skull to expand and develop a relatively normal head shape. If one or more of the sutures has closed early, it causes the skull to expand in the direction of the open sutures. This can result in an abnormal head shape. In severe cases, this condition can also cause increased pressure on the growing brain.
classifications of deformities of the human skull

Scaphocephaly: In scaphocephaly the saggital suture is prematurely fused. The saggital suture runs from the front to the back of the head. The shape of this deformity is a long narrow head, formed like a boat (greek skaphe, “light boat or skiff”)

Trigonocephaly: In trigonocephaly the metopic suture is prematurely fused. The metopic suture is situated in the medial line of the forehead. Premature fusion of this suture caused the forehead to become pointed, giving the head a triangular shape when viewd from above (greek trigono, “triangle”).

Plagiocephaly: In plagiocephaly one of the coronal sutures is prematurely fused. The coronal sutures run over the top of the head, just in front of the ears. The shape of this deformity is an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side of the head)

Brachycephaly: in brachycephaly both of the coronal sutures are prematurely fused. shape of this deformity is a wide and high head.

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Facial Surgical Procedures:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery includes corrective surgeries for a wide range of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgeries. The scope of this specialty is extensive and concerns the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the oral (mouth) and maxillofacial (face and neck) regions, including the following:

* Fractures of Maxillofacial Skeleton using low profile bone plates.
* Infective diseases of the Maxillofacial region.
* Correction of deformities of the Maxillofacial region (Orthognatic Surgery) Aesthetic Surgery.
* Tempero-mandibular joint diseases. Reconstructions of the joint.
* Benign Tumors of the jaws & oral-cavity.
* Cystic lesions of the jaws and oral-cavity.
* Diseases of the salivary gland.
* Functional & Aesthetic correction of deformities with distraction osteogenesis.
* Removal of malpositioned/ Impacted teeth.
* Alveolar ridge reconstruction/ dental implants.

07/05/2015

Dental Implants:

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason.

TYPES OF DENTAL IMPLANTS

Endosteal (in the bone): This is the most commonly used type of implant. The various types include screws, cylinders or blades surgically placed into the jawbone. Each implant holds one or more prosthetic teeth. This type of implant is generally used as an alternative for patients with bridges or removable dentures.
Subperiosteal (on the bone): These are placed on top of the jaw with the metal framework’s posts protruding through the gum to hold the prosthesis. These types of implants are used for patients who are unable to wear conventional dentures and who have minimal bone height.

ARE YOU A CANDIDATE FOR DENTAL IMPLANTS?

The ideal candidate for a dental implant is in good general and oral health. Adequate bone in your jaw is needed to support the implant, and the best candidates have healthy gum tissues that are free of periodontal disease.
Dental implants are intimately connected with the gum tissues and underlying bone in the mouth. Since periodontists are the dental experts who specialize in precisely these areas, they are ideal members of your dental implant team. Not only do periodontists have experience working with other dental professionals, they also have the special knowledge, training and facilities that you need to have teeth that look and feel just like your own. Your dentist and periodontist will work together to make your dreams come true.

07/05/2015

Orthodontics:

Orthodontics is the branch of dentistry that corrects teeth and jaws that are positioned improperly. Crooked teeth and teeth that do not fit together correctly are harder to keep clean, are at risk of being lost early due to tooth decay and periodontal disease, and cause extra stress on the chewing muscles that can lead to headaches, TMJ syndrome and neck, shoulder and back pain. Teeth that are crooked or not in the right place can also detract from one’s appearance.
The benefits of orthodontic treatment include a healthier mouth, a more pleasing appearance, and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime.
A specialist in this field is called an orthodontist. Orthodontists receive two or more years of education beyond their four years in dental school in an ADA-approved orthodontic training program.
How do I Know if I Need Orthodontics?
Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine whether you can benefit from orthodontics. Based on diagnostic tools that include a full medical and dental health history, a clinical exam, plaster models of your teeth, and special X-rays and photographs, an orthodontist or dentist can decide whether orthodontics are recommended, and develop a treatment plan that’s right for you.
If you have any of the following, you may be a candidate for orthodontic treatment:
* Overbite, sometimes called “buck teeth” — where the upper front teeth lie too far forward (stick out) over the lower teeth
* Underbite — a “bulldog” appearance where the lower teeth are too far forward or the upper teeth too far back
* Crossbite — when the upper teeth do not come down slightly in front of the lower teeth when biting together normally
* Open bite — space between the biting surfaces of the front and/or side teeth when the back teeth bite together
* Misplaced midline— when the center of your upper front teeth does not line up with the center of your lower front teeth
* Spacing — gaps, or spaces, between the teeth as a result of missing teeth or teeth that do not “fill up” the mouth
* Crowding — when there are too many teeth for the dental ridge to accommodate

07/05/2015

Teeth whitening:

Dental bleaching, also known as tooth whitening, is a common procedure in general dentistry. According to the FDA, whitening restores natural tooth color and bleaching whitens beyond the natural color. There are many methods available, such as brushing, bleaching strips, bleaching pen, bleaching gel, and laser bleaching. Teeth whitening has become the most requested procedure in cosmetic dentistry today.
Bleaching methods use carbamide peroxide which reacts with water to form hydrogen peroxide. Carbamide peroxide has about a third of the strength of hydrogen peroxide. This means that a 15% solution of carbamide peroxide is the rough equivalent of a 5% solution of hydrogen peroxide. The peroxide oxidizing agent penetrates the porosities in the rod-like crystal structure of enamel and breaks down stain deposits in the dentin. Power bleaching uses light to accelerate the process of bleaching in a dental office. Another bleaching agent is 6-phthalimido peroxy hexanoic acid (PAP).

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Facial Surgical Procedures:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery includes corrective surgeries for a wide range of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region.
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgeries. The scope of this specialty is extensive and concerns the diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting the oral (mouth) and maxillofacial (face and neck) regions, including the following:
* Fractures of Maxillofacial Skeleton using low profile bone plates.
* Infective diseases of the Maxillofacial region.
* Correction of deformities of the Maxillofacial region (Orthognatic Surgery) Aesthetic Surgery.
* Tempero-mandibular joint diseases. Reconstructions of the joint.
* Benign Tumors of the jaws & oral-cavity.
* Cystic lesions of the jaws and oral-cavity.
* Diseases of the salivary gland.
* Functional & Aesthetic correction of deformities with distraction osteogenesis.
* Removal of malpositioned/ Impacted teeth.
* Alveolar ridge reconstruction/ dental implants.

07/05/2015

Craniofacial Surgery:

Craniofacial surgery is a surgical subspecialty of maxillofacial surgery that deals with congenital and acquired deformities of the skull, face, and jaws bone, skin, muscle, teeth, etc. Craniofacial surgery does not, however, include surgery of the brain or eye. Defects typically treated by craniofacial surgeons include craniosynostosis (isolated and syndromic), rare craniofacial clefts, acute and chronic sequellae of facial fractures, cleft lip and palate, micrognathia, Treacher Collins Syndrome, Apert’s Syndrome, Crouzon’s Syndrome, hemifacial microsomia and many others.Craniosynostosis refers to the early closing of one or more of the sutures of an infant’s head. The skull is normally composed of bones which are separated by sutures. As in infant’s brain grows, open sutures allow the skull to expand and develop a relatively normal head shape. If one or more of the sutures has closed early, it causes the skull to expand in the direction of the open sutures. This can result in an abnormal head shape. In severe cases, this condition can also cause increased pressure on the growing brain.
classifications of deformities of the human skull
Scaphocephaly: In scaphocephaly the saggital suture is prematurely fused. The saggital suture runs from the front to the back of the head. The shape of this deformity is a long narrow head, formed like a boat (greek skaphe, “light boat or skiff”)
Trigonocephaly: In trigonocephaly the metopic suture is prematurely fused. The metopic suture is situated in the medial line of the forehead. Premature fusion of this suture caused the forehead to become pointed, giving the head a triangular shape when viewd from above (greek trigono, “triangle”).
Plagiocephaly: In plagiocephaly one of the coronal sutures is prematurely fused. The coronal sutures run over the top of the head, just in front of the ears. The shape of this deformity is an asymmetrical distortion (flattening of one side of the head)
Brachycephaly: in brachycephaly both of the coronal sutures are prematurely fused. shape of this deformity is a wide and high head.