Oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) is a unique and internationally recognised speciality in dentistry as it requires the dentist to successfully complete a dual qualification in medicine and dentistry including a comprehensive and intensive training course in specialist surgical procedures. Dr Vishal Tapadiya of Tapadiya’s Dental Casa is one such specialist surgeon in Pune who has graduated with a BDS degree as well as an MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. His research in this area has also been published in reputed international journals.
What is the nature of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery?
Oral and maxillofacial is a speciality surgical procedure which deals with the diagnosis, prognosis and subsequent treatment of medical conditions related to the mouth, jaws, face and neck. These anomalies include facial injuries and pain, cancers of the neck and mouth caused by cysts and tumours, ulcers and infections, and tooth and jaw deformity.
There are several sub-specialities of oral and maxillofacial surgery, which Tapadiya’s Dental Casa are well equipped to perform due to the resident medical expertise and the use of advanced technology. Some of these include:
Oral and maxillofacial surgeries are complex procedures and involve a team of specialists from other medical disciplines such as ENT, clinical oncology, radiology and neurosurgery. Tapadiya’s Dental Casa has a team of relevant experts and specialists who provide a comprehensive treatment process to both out and in-patients.