Events | Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital, Chennai, India

Dental Implants for a Beautiful Smile

by smbalaji | Nov 26, 2019 | Events

This is a case of a 45 year old female patient with a complaint of unpleasant looking mobile teeth in her upper and lower jaw. She approached us in distress, stating that she felt less confident to speak and smile due to the condition of her teeth. The patient was in guilt for her negligence in oral health. Apparently, patient’s food intake has been declined due to persistent mobility of her teeth. The patient demanded for a permanent fix as she had an upcoming family event to attend and she wanted to smile and speak without any insecurities.

Patient gives a familial history of her mother losing all her teeth at an early age due to mobility.

CLINICAL EXAMINATION

On clinical examination, there were a few missing teeth in her upper and lower jaw. The remaining teeth exhibited severe mobility and were in a compromised condition.

On radiological examination, OPG taken shows generalized bone loss with few broken teeth in upper and lower arch.

Blood investigation revealed no systemic abnormalities

TREATMENT PLAN

Considering the fact, that the patient’s upper and lower teeth cannot be conserved by any means due to the mobility and bone loss, Dr S M Balaji planned to extract the compromised teeth in the upper and lower jaw followed by replacement of missing teeth. Patient was clear that she didn’t want any removable option. Hence dental implants were opted as it would fulfill the patient’s requirements. The surgical procedure was explained and patients consent was obtained.

DENTAL IMPLANT PLACEMENT

Under local anesthesia, the mobile teeth in the upper and lower jaws were extracted. The gum tissue surrounding the relative site is opened and elevated exposing the underlying jaw bone for dental implant placement. Dental implants of appropriate size are fixed in a proper position in the upper and lower jaw bone with precision. Later the gums are approximated with absorbable suture covering the implants. Patient was asked to report after 3 months for the final prosthesis placement. By the time the dental implants would completely osseointegrate with the jaw bone ensuring great stability and retention in the future. Meanwhile, a removable prosthesis was given to replace the missing teeth in the upper and lower jaw.

TREATMENT FOLLOW-UP

Patient came back after 4 months for fixed ceramic prosthesis. Post operative OPG taken shows well integrated dental implants with the jaw bone. Hence the final impression was taken and bite trials were seen. Later, a natural looking fixed prosthesis was fixed onto the implants. The patient was very happy with the outcome as it boosted her confidence instantly. Patient is on a regular follow up.

Unhappy patient with compromised teeth condition

Pre-operative OPG shows bone loss in upper and lower jaw

Extraction of mobile teeth done under local anesthesia in upper and lower jaw

Dental implants fixed in upper and lower jaw bone

Post operative OPG shows well osseointegrated dental implants

Dr SM Balaji Chairs Keynote Address at 19th National Conference of the FHNO

by smbalaji | Nov 25, 2019 | Events

19th National Conference of the FHNO Conference

The 19^th National Conference of the Foundation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO) was recently held at the Leela Palace in Chennai. It was a part of the International Federation of Head and Neck Oncology Societies’ (IFHNOS) 2019 World Tour.

Many groundbreaking scientific papers were presented at the conference. Dr Jatin P Shah of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital in New York City gave the keynote address at the conference. He is amongst the world’s preeminent Head and Neck Oncology surgeons. He spoke on “Prognostication in Oral Cancers: TMN and Beyond.

Expert in Craniofacial Surgery Chairs Keynote Address

Dr SM Balaji, a leading Chennai-based Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgeon was chosen to chair his session. The session delved in depth regarding the classification of tumors and ongoing research on improving existing systems. This was followed by a lively question and answer session with active audience participation.

Dr SM Balaji chairing Dr Jatin Shah's keynote lecture

Participation of Leading Oncologists from Around the World

Leading oncologists from around the world who are at the forefront of the war against cancer were present at the conference. This conference was used as a platform to share latest developments in cancer research around the world.

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Jatin Shah and Dr Rajendra Toprani

Dr SM Balaji with Drs Joanne Peterson, C Rayappa and Babu Manohar

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Arvind Krishnamurthy and others

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Prakash and Dr Kannan

Dr SM Balaji with Mr Vikas of Vishal Surgicals

Amongst them were Dr Joanne Patterson of Newcastle University, Dr June Corry of Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in Australia, Dr Joseph Califano of the University of California in San Diego, Dr Barbara Wollenberg of the University of Lubeck in Germany, Dr Arvind Krishnamurthy of the Adyar Cancer Institute and Dr C Rayappa of Apollo Cancer Hospitals in Chennai.

The conference was a resounding success with new friendships being formed and old bonds being strengthened among the eminent medical specialists who were in attendance at the conference.

Health Minister of Maldives inaugurates International Craniofacial Conference

by smbalaji | Nov 24, 2019 | Events

Dr SM Balaji, President, Craniofacial Research Foundation Academy, welcomed the Chief Guest, Hon’ble Abdulla Ameen, Minister of Health, Government of Maldives, upon his arrival at the summit. The minister inaugurated the summit and spoke about Dr SM Balaji’s surgical missions to the island nation had help multitudes of patients with craniofacial deformities.

International Conference of the Craniofacial Research Foundation

The Craniofacial Research Foundation Academy held its 5^th International Craniofacial, Dental and Medical Summit in Paradise Island, Republic of Maldives recently. Many leading Craniofacial Surgeons and Plastic Surgeons from around the world were in attendance at the summit. Many scientific papers were presented and researchers awarded for their contributions to science.

Dr SM Balaji welcomes Minister to the summit

The minister was honored with a shawl and presented with a memento by Dr SM Balaji to mark the occasion. He spoke at length about how his government was developing specialty hospitals for providing state of art healthcare to the residents of the Maldives.

Dr SM Balaji presents minister with memento

Honorable Abdulla Ameen inaugurates the summit

Address by the President of the Craniofacial Research Foundation Academy

Dr SM Balaji first thanked the Hon’ble minister for inaugurating the summit. He spoke at length about the long-standing relationship he has with the Government of Maldives. Being a researcher at heart, he also spoke about the recent advances made by craniofacial surgery around the world and the need for further research to help alleviate the suffering of those afflicted with craniofacial deformities.

Dr SM Balaji delivers his presidential address

Certificate of Participation presented by the minister

The minister later presented the Certificate of Participation to Dr SM Balaji. Other stalwarts who were presented with the certificate include Dr David Koppel, Senior Consultant, Craniofacial Surgery, Glasgow, Scotland, Prof AK Singh, Head of the Department of Plastic Surgery and Mr Peter Evans, senior consultant in Reconstructive Science from Swansea, Wales

Minister presents Dr AK Singh with certificate

Dr SM Balaji receives certificate from minister

Mr Peter Evans receives certificate from minister

Dr SM Balaji visits the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital at Male, Maldives

by smbalaji | Nov 18, 2019 | Events

Dr SM Balaji was invited to visit the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital (IGMH)/Dharumavantha Hospital at Male, Maldives by Dr Ali Nazeem, Director of Medical Services. He was in the Maldives to attend the 5^th International Craniofacial, Dental and Medical Summit, which was organized by the Craniofacial Research Foundation Academy (CRFA)

Dr SM Balaji with Dr David Koppel and Mr Peter Evans at IGMH

Dr SM Balaji outside IGMH Dharumavantha Hospital, Maldives

Dr SM Balaji was accompanied by Dr David Koppel, Consultant Craniofacial Surgeon, Glasgow, Scotland and Mr Peter L. Evans, Consultant in Maxillofacial Prosthodontics, Morriston Hospital, Swansea, Wales. The three distinguished guests were taken on a guided tour of the IGMH, which included the state of art Operating Theaters and Prosthodontic Laboratory facilities.

Dr SM Balaji’s long standing ties with Maldives

Dr SM Balaji has been a long standing Honorary Consultant in Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery at the IGMH/Dharumavantha Hospital. He has been operating at the hospital for over 25 years at the invitation of the Ministry of Health, Government of the Republic of Maldives. Many patients with complex craniofacial defects have undergone a transformation in their lives due to his dedicated surgical services to the island nation.

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Ali Nazeem at the new OT complex

Operation Theater at Dharumavantha Hospital

Dr Ali Nazeem discussed with Dr SM Balaji how his surgical missions to the island nation have resulted in the rehabilitation of scores of people with craniofacial deformities. He further documented the socioeconomic recovery of this population demographic with improvement in their overall quality of life.

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Ali Nazeem, Director at IGMH

Meeting with Hon’ble Abdulla Ameen, Health Minister, Republic of Maldives

Dr SM Balaji later met with Hon’ble Abdulla Ameen, Health Minister, Republic of Maldives during his visit to the island nation. They held discussions about the surgical missions he has been conducting to the island nation for over 25 years.

Dr SM Balaji with Health Minister, Dr Koppel and Mr Evans

The minister and Dr SM Balaji discussed ways to further improve delivery of healthcare services to the people of the island nation. Dr SM Balaji spoke about various ways of introducing new surgical innovations to the healthcare system of the Republic of Maldives. Also present at the meeting were Dr David Koppel and Mr Peter Evans.

Dr SM Balaji invited to Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry for 5 on Fifth Celebrations

by smbalaji | Nov 12, 2019 | Events

Dr SM Balaji invited as a distinguished guest of Dr Marie Tolarova

The Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry, University of Pacific in San Francisco, California celebrated the completion of five years on 5th Street with a By-Invitation-Only event. Dr Marie Tolarova, Professor and Executive Director, Pacific Craniofacial Team and Cleft Prevention Program, organized the event in the school premises.

Dr SM Balaji was invited in recognition of his excellence in Craniofacial and Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery and in recognition of his surgical service to afflicted patients in underprivileged nations around the world. Many luminaries in the field of research into cleft prevention from around the world were present at this event.

Dr Nader Nadershahi, Dean, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry met with Dr SM Balaji and spoke with him at length. They shared their views regarding dental studies in their respective nations. The stalwarts discussed ways to foster overall development of dentistry through increase in dental awareness.

Dr SM Balaji also met with Dr Mathew of Connecticut and Dr Mathew of Virginia, alumni from Rajas Dental College, Kavalkinaru. They expressed how Dr SM Balaji had inspired them to attain the high level of excellence in dentistry.

Dr Miroslav Tolar, Chairman, Pacific Regenerative Dentistry Laboratory at the Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry of the University of Pacific proposed the vote of thanks at the end of the event and thanked the distinguished guests who had flown in from around the globe.

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Miroslav Tolar and Dr Marie Tolarova

Dr SM Balaji with Dr Nader Nadershahi, Dean, Arthur A Dugoni School of Dentistry

Souvenirs marking the 5onFifth celebrations

Dr SM Balaji at the phantom head laboratory

The Tolars with Dr Mathew of Connecticut and Dr Mathew of Virginia

Dr Marie Tolarova with Dr Mathew of Connecticut

Dr Stefan Ihde visits Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital

by smbalaji | Nov 3, 2019 | Events

Dr Stefan Ihde’s visit to Chennai

Dr SM Balaji invited Dr Stefan Ihde during his recent visit to Chennai for a tour of Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital. Dr Ihde is acknowledged as the father of modern Basal Implantology and is the founder of the International Implant Foundation (IF) that is based in Munich, Germany.

The 4th International Conference on Cortical Implantology

Dr Ihde was in Chennai for the 4^th International Conference on Cortical Implantology (ICCI) that was held at the Hyatt Regency in Chennai. He was accompanied to the 4^th ICCI by Dr Antonina Ihde, Dr Alexander Lazarov, Dr Lukasz Palka among others from the International Implant Foundation.

Honoring Dr Ihde with shawl

Visit to the Balaji Dental and Craniofacial Hospital

The team from the International Implant Foundation headed by Dr Stefan Ihde visited Dr SM Balaji at his hospital and was given a guided tour of the facilities. They joined Dr SM Balaji on ward rounds and met with a patient who was undergoing mandibular distraction through distraction osteogenesis at the hospital. The team expressed their satisfaction at having visited the hospital. Dr Stefan Ihde and Dr Antonina Ihde were the recipients of the excellent hospitality of Dr SM Balaji at the end of the visit.

Recipients of Dr SM Balaji's hospitality

Special guest at the opening ceremony of 4th ICCI

Dr SM Balaji was invited to the opening ceremony of the 4^th ICCI as an honoured guest of Dr Stefan Ihde and the International Implant Foundation. He interacted with dignitaries like Padmashree Prof Shadab Mohammed, Dean, King George Medical University, Lucknow who were present at the function. The conference had many scientific sessions and was a resounding success.