Tooth to Skull keynote lecture at 7th STAR Summit in Saveetha Dental College
Saveetha Dental College recently hosted its 7th Saveetha Transdisciplinary Annual Research (STAR) summit at its Chennai campus.
Le Fort I Advancement Surgery and Dental Implant Surgery
The patient is an 18-year-old male from Warangal in Telangana, India. He had been born with a bilateral cleft lip, palate and alveolus deformity
Jawline Correction – Mandibular Distraction for Sleep Apnea
The patient is a 25-year-old male from Haridwar in Uttarakhand, India. He states that he had always had a small lower half of face. Both his maxilla and his mandible were extremely retruded.
Jaw Reconstruction – Hemifacial Microsomia Correction
The patient is a 7-year-old female from Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh, India. She had a minor degree of facial asymmetry at birth. This gradually worsened with age. It soon became apparent to her parents that there was an abnormality underlying her condition.
Alveolar Bone Grafting from Chin for Dental Implant Surgery
The patient is a 20-year-old male from Hazaribagh in Jharkhand, India. Firstborn to his parents, he had been born with a right-sided cleft lip, palate and a very minor alveolus deformity.
Poster competition at the recently concluded Saveetha Transdisciplinary Annual Research Summit
Dr SM Balaji was invited as a guest of honour at the recently concluded 7th Saveetha Transdisciplinary Annual Research (STAR) Summit, held in Saveetha Dental College, Chennai.
Replacement of Missing Teeth with Dental Implants for a Dazzling Smile
[vc_row content_layout=”boxed” equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=”” bg_type=”image” bg_image=”” color_overlay=”” enable_parallax=”” enable_pattern=””][vc_column layout=”normal” vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=””][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”Replacement of Missing Teeth with Dental Implants for a Dazzling Smile” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vu_heading style=”1″ heading=”Case Report” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]An 18 year old female patient approached our dental hospital wanting to replace her missing upper front teeth. Patient gives a history of an accidental fall from a flight of stairs that occurred 2 weeks back at school, which has knocked out a couple of her upper front teeth right away injuring her gums and lips. Her lacerated gums and lips were treated at a local dental clinic nearby her residence. The young patient feels very odd and distressed to be without teeth. She grieved about her friends teasing her at school with funny names for her unpleasant smile without teeth. The patient’s parent demanded for a fixed option to replace her missing upper front teeth. [/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”EXAMINATION OF THE PATIENT ” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]On clinical examination, there was missing teeth in the upper front region. The surrounding gum tissues were fine with no pathological findings. On radiological examination, OPG taken shows complete missing of upper anteriors with no remnants of teeth inside the bone. No abnormalities seen in the surrounding bone structure. A thorough blood investigation revealed no systemic abnormalities.[/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”TREATMENT PLAN” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]On view with the patients demand and considering her age, Dr. S.M. Balaji planned to fix dental implants at the involved site under local anesthesia. Later replacement of missing teeth with fixed ceramic prosthesis. Since the patient’s parent was also keen on fixed option, consent was obtained.[/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]Under local anesthesia, the gum tissue at the relative site was opened exposing the underlying jaw bone. Secondly, Dental implants of appropriate size and height were fixed in the bone with stability. Finally, the gum tissues were approximated with absorbable suture covering the implants.[/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”POST-OPERATIVE FOLLOW UP” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]Instructions on oral care routine was briefed to the patient. She was asked to wait for a healing period of 3 months for the final prosthesis placement. During this interval of time, the dental implants completely osseointegrates with the surrounding jaw bone. In addition, an upper temporary prosthesis was given to replace the missing upper teeth for the time being.[/vc_column_text][vu_heading style=”2″ heading=”THE FINAL PROSTHESIS” subheading=”” alignment=”left” custom_colors=”” class=””][vc_column_text]Post-operative OPG taken after 3 months shows well integrated dental implants in proper position with the bone. Hence after a few clinical sessions, a natural looking ceramic teeth were fixed onto the dental implants, enhancing the appearance of her smile and look. The shade of the final prosthesis was in perfect match with the color of her natural teeth, which instantly boosted her self confidence. The patient and her parents were extremely delighted and satisfied with the outcome.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=””][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6810″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6811″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=””][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6812″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6813″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”” animation_delay=”” disable=”” id=”” class=””][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”6814″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner vertical_align=”top” animation_delay=”” width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Unilateral Mandibular Distraction with Advancement Genioplasty
The patient is a 23-year-old female from Mallapuram in Kerala, India. She had been involved in a minor road traffic accident when she was a little girl.
Micrognathia – Obstructive Sleep Apnea – Lower Jaw Advancement
The patient is a 12-year-old female from Guntur in Andhra Pradesh, India. She was around two years old when she tripped on a step and landed quite heavily on her chin. Her parents immediately rushed her to a local doctor who had prescribed analgesics for the pain.
Dr SM Balaji leads brainstorming session at deans meet in Saveetha Dental College
The Saveetha Transdisciplinary Annual Research (STAR) Summit was initiated to encourage the growth of student research in dental