Dental & Maxillofacial Care
General dentistry and correction of facial and jaw deformities — from routine check-ups to cleft lip & palate and jaw tumour management.
Dental & Maxillofacial Care at Mangala Hospital
Our Dental & Maxillofacial department runs as an outpatient dental clinic for routine check-ups and treatments, supported directly by the wider hospital for anything that needs an operation theatre or an inpatient stay. Specialists and super-specialists across allied fields — anaesthesia, ENT, plastic surgery — are available on call, which matters most for the maxillofacial side of this department's work.
Beyond everyday dentistry, our Dental & Maxillofacial Unit is equipped to manage facial injuries, correct facial and jaw deformities, and treat cleft lip and palate — a condition that needs coordinated surgical planning rather than a single procedure. Facial aesthetic corrections are handled jointly with plastic surgical technique, and the unit also manages jaw tumours and cancer of the mouth, alongside correction of nose deformities where they accompany facial trauma.
For patients who simply want a brighter smile, laser teeth whitening is available as an outpatient cosmetic procedure — one part of a department that otherwise spans the full distance from a routine filling to reconstructive facial surgery.
Conditions We Treat
Related Specialities
Need Urgent Care?
Facial injuries and dental trauma are managed through our Casualty & Emergency department, open 24x7.
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Combined Dental & Maxillofacial Unit
Routine dentistry and complex facial/jaw surgery are managed by one coordinated department, not separate silos.
Facial Trauma & Deformity Correction
Facial injuries and jaw deformities are treated with direct access to our operation theatre complex and anaesthesia team.
Cleft Lip & Palate Care
Coordinated correction of cleft lip and palate, planned jointly with our plastic and reconstructive surgery team.
Laser Teeth Whitening
A quick, outpatient cosmetic option for patients looking to improve the appearance of their smile.
Jaw Tumour & Oral Cancer Management
Jaw tumours and cancer of the mouth are assessed and treated with surgical support from the wider hospital.
On-Call Specialist Access
Specialists and super-specialists across allied fields are available on call for complex maxillofacial cases.
From Routine Dentistry to Reconstructive Surgery
Everyday Dental Care
Routine check-ups, fillings and root canal treatment address decay and infection before they progress. For alignment concerns, orthodontic treatment straightens and repositions teeth over a planned course of care. Cosmetic options — including whitening, bonding and gum contouring, alongside laser teeth whitening — are available for patients focused on the appearance of their smile.
Seeing Before Treating
Dental X-ray and facial imaging, provided through our Radiology department, let the team assess decay, impacted teeth, jaw fractures and tumours accurately before planning treatment — whether that treatment stays within routine dentistry or moves into maxillofacial surgery.
Facial Injury, Deformity & Cleft Care
For facial injuries, jaw deformities and cleft lip & palate, treatment moves into our operation theatre complex, often planned jointly with plastic surgery for the aesthetic component of reconstruction. Jaw tumours and oral cancers are also managed within this pathway, with anaesthesia and post-operative support from the wider hospital.
Your Care Journey, Step by Step
Consultation & Exam
A dental or facial examination identifies the issue and whether it needs routine treatment or a surgical opinion.
Diagnostic Imaging
Dental X-ray or facial imaging maps the exact extent of decay, fracture, impaction or deformity.
Treatment
From a filling or root canal to orthodontic care or maxillofacial surgery, planned to match the diagnosis.
Follow-Up & Maintenance
Review visits confirm healing and support long-term oral health and any ongoing orthodontic care.
Facilities Supporting This Department
Frequently Asked Questions
Walk-ins are welcome for our dental outpatient clinic, but calling ahead helps us plan your visit, especially if you need a specific specialist or a procedure that requires more time.
Root canal treatment is done under local anaesthesia, so the procedure itself is not painful. Mild soreness for a day or two afterward is normal and manageable with medication.
Cleft lip and palate can be significantly improved through staged surgical correction, planned jointly by our dental/maxillofacial and plastic surgery teams, often alongside speech therapy support as the child grows.
Come to our Casualty department immediately, especially for jaw injuries or heavy bleeding. For a chipped tooth, save any broken fragment if possible and seek dental review as soon as you can.
Laser teeth whitening is typically completed in a single outpatient visit, with results visible immediately afterward. Your dentist will advise on maintaining the result over time.
Surgical maxillofacial treatment is generally covered under standard mediclaim and TPA policies; routine outpatient dentistry is usually not. See our Insurance page or ask our billing desk to confirm your specific policy.