About Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery at Smita Memorial Hospital
The Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery offers everything from routine dental treatment to complex maxillofacial surgery, for patients of every age, in a hospital setting with high standards of safety and comfort.
Because the clinic sits within a multi-specialty hospital, dental care can be delivered safely for medically compromised patients in coordination with other specialties. For differently-abled or uncooperative children, procedures can be performed under sedation or general anaesthesia. Emergency dental support is available 24×7.
Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery treatments & services
Oral & maxillofacial surgery
Facial trauma, dentofacial deformities, craniofacial conditions and cleft lip and palate.
Orthodontics
Correction of misaligned teeth and jaws with braces or clear aligners.
Conservative dentistry & endodontics
Tooth-coloured fillings and advanced root canal treatment for infected or damaged pulp.
Periodontics
Gum surgery and treatment of periodontal disease.
Dental implants
Permanent, natural-looking replacements for missing teeth.
Pedodontics
Preventive care and habit-breaking appliances for children.
Prosthetics & oral surgery
Crowns, bridges, dentures, impacted tooth removal, oral disease and facial pain management.
Advanced procedures
Bone grafting, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) grafting and distraction osteogenesis.
When should you see a surgeon?
Consider booking a consultation if you notice any of the following. This is general guidance, not a diagnosis.
- Toothache, sensitivity or swelling of the gums or face
- Bleeding gums or loose teeth
- A broken tooth or injury to the jaw or face (24×7 emergency)
- Missing teeth you would like replaced permanently
- Crooked teeth or a bite problem in a child or adult
- An impacted wisdom tooth
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Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery — frequently asked questions
Is emergency dental treatment available at night?
Yes, emergency dental support is available 24×7 at Smita Memorial Hospital.
Can children who are anxious or differently-abled be treated?
Yes. For differently-abled or uncooperative children, dental procedures can be performed under sedation or general anaesthesia in the hospital.
I have a heart condition or diabetes. Is dental treatment safe?
The department provides safe dental care for medically compromised patients in coordination with the relevant specialists in the hospital.
Do you offer clear aligners as well as braces?
Yes. Orthodontic correction is available with conventional braces or clear aligners.