• 98843 05050
  • @svdcpondy.ac.in
  • No 13-A Villupuram, Pondy Main Road, Ariyur, Puducherry-605 102
ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
Department Description

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a surgical specialty that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of a wide variety of disorders of head and neck region.  It acts as a bridge between medicine and dentistry. It is today a part of the extensive infrastructure of the Sri Venkateshwaraa Dental College, attached to SVMC,a state-of-the-art super-speciality hospital in Ariyur (easy commute from pomdicherry).

Objectives

Our objective is to dispense quality health care in the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery in an ethical manner. This is accomplished by following strict aseptic measures and protocol along with personalized and patient oriented care which is provided at an affordable cost. Our oral and maxillofacial surgery team is committed to provide quality patient care by promoting a safe and supportive environment.

We take pride in our commitment and dedication towards creating the future generation of doctors and maxillofacial surgeons. The teaching and learning exercises are designed to be holistic in view of  provision of patient focused care by treating the individual with dignity, respect and compassion and being sensitive to the diversity of human needs. Exposure and excellence in clinical practice is of utmost importance in any medical course. We at SVDC promote this by conducting skill improvement programs and individual development among students. Thus, we aim and shall strive to be a leading center for research, training and provision of quality services in the sphere of maxillofacial surgery.

Equipment available:

The oral and maxillofacial surgery centre is equipped with the latest facilities to house and treat in-patients and out-patients. The department has well-planned and spacious clinic to handle the procedures of exodontia and other minor surgical procedures done under local anaesthesia. The centre not only has attracted patients from Puducherry, but also from other parts of Tamilnadu. The department layout includes a dedicated space for minor surgical procedures for both undergraduates and post graduates. We collaborate with Sri Venkateshwara Medical Hospital, a state-of-the-art 800 bedded hospital by incorporating a major part of our specialty into the hospital setting viz. operating rooms, wards and casualty. The Department is equipped with state of art instruments for treatment of maxillofacial diseases and disorders such as Surgical saw, Piezosurgical unit and microscope for microvascular reconstruction.

LIST OF EQUIPMEMNTS AVIALBLE

S.NOEQUIPMEMNTSAVAILABILITY

1

Dental Chairs and Units48
2Autoclave5
3Fumigators1
4

Surgical instruments
General surgery kit including

tracheotomy kit

Minor oral surgery kit

Osteotomy kit

2

1

5

1

5

Cleft surgery kit

Bone grafting kit

Emergency kit

Trauma set including bone plating kit

Implantology kit

with implants

1

1

1

2

1

6Distraction osteogenesis kit1
7Magnifying loops1
8

Operating microscope and

Microsurgery kit

1
9Dermatomes1
10Needle destroyer4
11Ultrasonic  Cleaner capacity 3.5 lts3
12Formalin chamber1
13Pulse oxymeter1
14Computer with internet connection with attached printer and scanner1
15LCD projector1
16Refrigerator

ADVANCED EQUIPMENTS

S.NO

INSTRUMENTS

AVAILABILITY

1

Oscillating saw

1

 

2

Peizo surgical unit

1

 

Services /Treatment offered :

 

  • Exodontia (Tooth extraction) & other Minor surgical procedures.
  • Advanced Implantology
  • Surgical management of maxillofacial trauma.
  • Oro-facial infections
  • Orthognathic Surgery (Correction of jaw deformities)
  • Management of Oral Cancer
  • Tumour Resection and reconstruction
  • Salivary Gland Disorders
  • Temporomandibular joint Disorders (Jaw joint disorders)
  • Atypical Orofacial Pain Dysfunctions
  • Cleft lip and palate surgery.
  • Facial reconstructive surgery

Teaching and learning methods:

 

  • Laskin learning centre
  • Role play
  • Project based learning
  • Problem based learning
 
 

State of art facilities for students and patients

 

  • Fully air conditioned minor OT
  • Oscillating surgical saw
  • Piezo-surgical unit
  • Laminar flow OT complex

Skills imparted to studies :

 

Apart from catering to patient’s needs, this department also trains undergraduate and postgraduate students per year. The vision is to produce oral health care providers with a comprehensive approach to health care. We aim to provide the highest level of training in the full scope of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery in a comprehensive manner and train the students with a strong academic and research background.

The postgraduates get first-hand experience in the management of maxillofacial trauma as they are posted in 24/7 trauma duties in the emergency department at Sri Venkateshwara Medical Hospital. They are also trained in Basic Life support (BLS) and Advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) at the simulation Lab. This kind of training helps them to manage life threatening emergencies with confidence. The center has an excellent library that is stocked with specialized reference books, an accessible E-library with a wide range of national and international journals.

Department Research work:

  1. Completed research work- 1
  2. Ongoing researches – 6

Department innovations:

  1. Patency – 2 numbers ( link will be provided)
  2. Copyrights- 5 numbers (link will be provided)

Faculty Details & Publication

COPYRIGHT

S.NO

TOPIC

STAFF

1

ALTERNATIVE DENTAL ANXIETY REDUCTION PROTOCOL

DR.YUVARAJ .V (HOD & PROF)

2

PAMPLET TO REDUCE OEDEMA AND POST-OPERATIVE SWELLING AFTER SURGICAL EXTRACTION     

 

DR.BALATANDAYOUDAM .A ( PROF)

3

CAP ON THE FACE

Method to prevent collapse of zygomatic arch following closed reduction of zygomatic complex fracture.

DR.SATHEESH .G (ASSOC PROF)

4

PAIN

“Pre    Analgesia   In   Nullifying”   Pain

DR.KARUNAJOTHI .E (ASSOC PROF)

5

NOT (No  Over Thinking )

DR.S.DURAIMURUGAN

 PATENCY

S.NO

TOPIC

STAFF

 

1

A surgical assisting device that acts as a bone holder cum self-retractor for fracture of mandibular angle and body

DR.BALATANDAYOUDAM .A ( PROF)

2

An interdental twisted wire loop maker in Intermaxillary fixation

DR.V.VENUGOPALAN

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