Dr SM Balaji moderates an advanced scientific plenary session on the topic of pain control
Dr SM Balaji chosen to moderate session on pain control in light of his known expertise Dr SM Balaji chaired and moderated an advanced scientific plenary session the second plenary session that he moderated was on Local Anesthetics and Analgesic Drugs in Dentistry by Dr Monica Daublaender of the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz, Germany. This highly academic session delved into the details of pain control and the audience was completely engrossed by the presentation. Dr SM Balaji offers valuable insights on the topic in light of his 30 years surgical experience The scientific session was greatly enhanced by Dr SM Balaji’s insightful inputs into the topic and he offered some excellent practical tips that would provide optimal pain control for the patient. This is a topic that is of extreme practical value to all dentists and the question and answer session at the end of the session featured a lot of questions from the audience and the presenter and the moderator added great value to the discussions because of their experience as clinicians. Dr SM Balaji presented Dr. Monica Daublaender with a Certificate of Excellence at the end of her excellent scientific plenary session at the FDI Annual World Dental Conference in Buenos Aires.
Dr SM Balaji chairs and moderates the Advanced Implantology Scientific Session at the World Annual Dental Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Advanced Scientific Plenary session at the FDI World Annual Dental Conference The scientific sessions at the FDI Conference were full of vigor and energy. They were full of new ideas and innovations. There were many plenary lectures held at this year’s conference in Buenos Aires. The topics were varied and covered all aspects of the vision that FDI has for the future of the field of dentistry. Dr SM Balaji selected to moderate the Advanced Implantology Scientific session In light of his excellence in the field of implantology, Dr SM Balaji was chosen to moderate this advanced implantology session. His proven track record of excellent long term results with implants added value to the the proceedings. The discussions proved to be very educational for the audience. Dr SM Balaji moderating a plenary session at the FDI World Dental Conference in Buenos Aires Dr Shankar Iyer presents an excellent Advanced Scientific Plenary Session The presentation on the topic of advanced implantology was by Dr. Shankar Iyer. He is Past President of American Academy of Implant Dentistry. Currently , he is Associate Professor, Rutgers University, USA. He delved deep into the topic of implantology dealing with the management of difficult cases. Dr SM Balaji enlivened the sessions with his inputs with deep insight into the field of advanced implantology. The question and answer session with the audience at the end of the plenary session was particularly lively. The camaraderie between Dr SM Balaji and Dr Shankar Iyer was evident as they share the same alma mater. Dr SM Balaji presented the certificate of excellence to Dr Shankar Iyer for his excellent presentation.
Dr SM Balaji, member, Education Committee at the FDI World Dental Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina, presenting winners at the poster presentation competition
The poster presentation contest at the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires was a robust one with participants from every corner of the globe. The categories for posters at the competition was vast and the quality high. In light of his known expertise in the various fields of dentistry and his penchant for esthetic design, Dr SM Balaji, member, Education Committee FDI World Dental Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina was requested to hand over Certificates of Excellence to winners of various categories.
FDI Annual World Dental Congress Education Committee Meeting
Dr. SM Balaji attends the FDI Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires Dr SM Balaji attended the Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires as a member of the Education Committee of the FDI. This year’s Annual World Dental Congress was a grand success. It was inaugurated by the President of the FDI, Dr Gerhard Konrad Seeberger at a grand inauguration ceremony. Dr SM Balaji participates in many forums at this year’s congress in Buenos Aires The venue of this year’s meeting was the La Rural Convention Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. All the issues pertaining to the improvement of dentistry including clinical dentistry throughout the world were discussed in detail at the conference. The consensus was reached on many issues and the members discussed how to implement these decisions in their respective countries.
Fédération Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Education Committee meeting at Buenos Aires
Dr SM Balaji attends the Education Committee meeting as a member Dr SM Balaji attended the Federation Dentaire Internationale (FDI) Annual World Dental Congress in Buenos Aires. He is a member of the Education Committee of the FDI. The Education Committee of the FDI holds its annual meeting at the annual congress. Results obtained from the implementation of schemes are discussed here. They also endorse new measures to improve the quality of dentistry for the next fiscal year. The venue of this year’s meeting was the La Rural Convention Centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Committee formulates resolutions to be implemented over the coming year The Education Committee meeting was chaired by Dr Jurgen Fedderwitz of Germany and Dr Hande Sar Sancakli of Turkey. Also in attendance at the Education Committee meeting along with Dr SM Balaji were Dr William Cheung of Hong Kong, Dr Hiroyuki Hirano of Japan, Dr Marzena Dominiak of Poland, Dr Mounir Doumit of Lebanon, Dr Yolande Koffe Gnagne of Ivory Coast, Dr Simon Ho Kam Yuen of Hong Kong, Dr Edward Allan Kalyesubula of Uganda, Dr Mauricio Montero of Costa Rica and Dr Li-Jian Jin of Hong Kong. The FDI was well represented by Isabelle Bourzeix and Steeve Girod. American Dental Association (ADA) was well represented by Ken McDougall and Catherine Mills. Many important issues that needed implementation worldwide were discussed here.
International Release of the 3rd Edition of Prof SM Balaji’s Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Munich, Germany
Prof Dr SM Balaji’s best selling “Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery” is now in its third edition. It is very popular around the world with both undergraduate and postgraduate students. This is a widely recommended book around the world. It is the textbook of choice for undergraduate and postgraduate students. Practicing oral surgeons also use it as a reference book. This textbook now has many new features added to it. There are now detailed videographic explanations of the contents of chapters. Many new photographs, tables and graphs have been added to the textbook. This will aid in easy understanding of complex concepts explained in the textbook. Prof Dr Klaus Dietrich Wolff, President, European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) and Professor and Head of Craniofacial surgery, Munich University, Germany releasing the Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 3rd Edition. Also seen are Dr George Rallis, Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital, Athens, Prof Dr Manlio Galie, Education and Training Officer, EACMFS and Director and Chief, Department of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, St Anna Hospital and University, Ferrara, Italy, Prof SM Balaji and Prof Adi Rachmiel, Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel. Prof SM Balaji presenting Prof Dr Klaus Dietrich Wolff with a copy of the Textbook of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the inauguration ceremony. The international release of the 3rd edition of this premier textbook was organized in the Holiday Inn, Munich, Germany. The world’s elite Cranio-Maxillofacial surgeons were invited for the book release. Prof Dr Klaus Dietrich Wolff, President, European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgery (EACMFS) and Professor and Head of Craniofacial surgery, Munich University, Germany released the textbook. Also present at the function were Prof Dr Manlio Galie, Education and Training Officer, EACMFS and Clinical Professor, St Anna University Hospital, Ferrara, Prof Adi Rachmiel, Director, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel, Prof Chingiz Rahimov, President, Azerbaijanian Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Society (AzOMS), Dr Fares Kablan, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Galilee Medical Center, Nahariya, Israel, Dr Ori Blanc, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, TLV Medical Center, Haifa, Israel, Prof HA Gitt, Secretary-General, International College for Maxillofacial Surgery, Germany, Prof Domenico Scopelliti, Vice President, Operation Smile Italia Onlus Foundation and Dr George Rallis, Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, General Hospital, Athens, Greece amongst others.
Unilateral Cleft Lip & Palate Rhinoplasty Surgery
Patient presents to our hospital for nose asymmetry correction The patient is a young man who had undergone cleft surgery in our hospital as an infant. He now presents for correction of nasal asymmetry and scar revision surgery. Treatment planning explained in detail to the patient Dr SM Balaji examined the patient and explained the treatment planning to him. He explained that harvesting a rib graft was necessary for this surgery. The patient consented to this and agreed to the surgery. Successful rhinoplasty and cleft lip scar revision surgery Under general anesthesia, a rib graft was first harvested from the patient. A Valsalva maneuver was then performed and demonstrated a patent thoracic cavity. The incision was then closed in layers. Attention was next turned to the rhinoplasty surgery. Intranasal incisions ensured absence of visible scar formation. Medial osteotomy of the nasal bone was then done. The spreader graft was then placed. Following this, the rib graft was then shaped and tunneled to the bridge of the nose. This established symmetry of the nose. Attention was next turned to the scar from the previous cleft lip surgery. The scar was then incised and skin edges sutured using fine sutures. The patient expressed his satisfaction at the results before final discharge. Surgery Video
Reconstruction of Upper Jaw After Resection for Fungal Infection with Associated Osteomyelitis
Patient with deficient maxilla presents for augmentation surgery The patient is a middle aged man from Waltair. He had undergone an endoscopic surgery for clearance of maxillary sinus rhinosporidiosis. A complete maxillary resection was performed previously at our hospital to remove all affected bone and bone affected by osteomyelitis. A reconstruction was done using the remaining bone. This resection however led to a maxillary bone deficiency, causing problems with nutrition and speech. He was then sent for a course of medical treatment of his rhinosporidiosis with complete resolution of his infection. He then presented to our hospital for definitive management of his problems. Rhinosporidiosis treated with full resolution Dr SM Balaji, facial reconstruction specialist, examined the patient. A biopsy was first obtained from the mucosa. Once it was confirmed that there was complete resolution of his fungal infection, the patient was then scheduled for surgery. Maxillary augmentation surgery performed with bone grafts Under general anesthesia, a rib graft was first harvested from the patient. A Valsalva maneuver was then performed to confirm patency of the thoracic cavity. The incision was then closed in layers. Successful completion of maxillary augmentation surgery Attention was next turned to the maxilla. A mucoperiosteal flap was then raised and plates from the previous surgery removed. Pieces of rib graft were then fixed at the deficient regions. This aided in augmenting the deficient maxillary bone. Once adequate augmentation was performed, the flap was then closed using sutures. Implants at a later date will complete oral rehabilitation of the patient. The patient expressed his happiness at the progress of his treatment. He expressed his gratitude at the successful completion of the first phase of treatment.
Long standing lower motor neuron facial paralysis correction by static suspension with fascia lata
The various causes that lead to partial or complete facial paralysis Facial paralysis means loss of facial movements due to nerve damage. It usually affects only one side of the face. The muscles on that side weaken and appear to droop. Causes of facial paralysis include infection, injury, tumor or stroke. Patient presents to the hospital for treatment of long standing facial paralysis This lady from Kurnool has had drooping of the left side of the mouth for a long time now. This caused problems with both eating and speech. There has also been constant drooling of saliva on that side. Her family’s search for the best facial reanimation surgeon led them to our hospital. The patient examined thoroughly and treatment planning explained Dr SM Balaji examined the patient. Diagnosis was lower motor neuron facial paralysis of the left face. Treatment planning was then explained to the patient. This would involve static reanimation using fascia lata sling graft. The patient agreed to the treatment plan and was then scheduled for surgery. A fascia lata sling operation is a static procedure done to improve the symmetry of the mouth. It is the most preferred material for sling because it is tough enough to support the mouth. More than one strip can be also taken for creation of different vectors to aid in suspension. Surgical procedure of static suspension with fascia lata strip for facial reanimation Under general anesthesia, a fascia lata strip was first harvested from the thigh. The incisions were then closed with sutures. An elliptical incision was then made in the right nasolabial fold. Another small incision was then made on the right zygomatic arch. A tunnel was then created below the skin. The fascia lata strip was then tunneled through to the zygomatic arch. It was then sutured to the atrophic orbicularis oris to act like a sling for the modiolus. Lateral tarsorrhaphy also performed to establish good facial symmetry This procedure created symmetry of the lips, corners of the mouth and laugh lines. Lateral tarsorrhaphy was then done to for partial closure of the eyelids. This would ensure that the patient was able to close her eyelids. Good facial symmetry resulted from these procedures. The patient expressed her happiness at the results before final discharge from the hospital.
Large Salivary Stone (Calculi) Removal Surgery
Patient with painful lumps under his tongue presents for treatment The patient is a middle aged male from Cuttack. He stated that he had felt two hard lumps under his tongue. This has been causing pain for around two years now that increases while eating. He presented to our hospital for definitive management and treatment. A diagnosis of sublingual salivary calculi confirmed through studies Dr SM Balaji examined the patient and ordered diagnostic studies. A 3D sialogram and OPG demonstrated presence of two sublingual salivary duct calculi. Palpation of the region revealed two hard masses in the left sublingual duct. Treatment planning was then explained to the patient who agreed to the surgery. Successful removal of salivary calculi with uneventful healing Under adequate general anesthesia, the opening to the Wharton’s duct was first identified. Gentian violet was then injected into the duct to fix the position of the calculi. The calculi were first palpated to confirm their location. A small incision was then made at the orifice of the salivary duct. The two calculi were then manipulated and teased out of the duct. This would ensure uninterrupted flow of saliva after healing. The patient recovered from general anesthesia. Postoperative healing was uneventful and salivary flow was normal and at optimal level. The patient expressed his gratitude before final discharge from the hospital. Surgery Video: