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Dr Ajay Mathur - Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgeon

DR AJAY MATHUR

BDS , MDS - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics.
Oral and Maxillo Facial Surgeon

Introduction

Dr. Ajay Mathur is one of the best Dental and Maxillo Facial Surgeon in Mumbai and has an experience of more than 7 years in his field. Dr. Ajay Mathur is Head of Dental Department at S L Raheja Hospital (A Fortis Associate), Mahim, Mumbai and Head, Department of Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi. Dr. Ajay Mathur earned his bachelor of dental surgery degree from Mumbai in first class in 2008. Dr Ajay then completed his masters in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics and was a topper in his batch. His master thesis was selected for the MDS thesis grant by Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Min of Health, Indian govt. Post completion of his masters, Dr Ajay travelled to USA for his higher studies and conducted research on stability implants in mandible and maxilla bone at UCONN, USA. Dr Ajay has also received numerous awards and accolades. He received best clinic research award from DCI President for his research on bone quality and implant stability at 8th Asia Pacific Orthodontic Conference. American Orthodontics, Wisconsin, USA had given him a special grant for his research on implants and class ii correctors. Dr Ajay has a strong industry interface and has authored more than 14 national and international publications and presented several papers in national conferences. His special interests include treatment of complex dentofacial orthopedics cases including cleft lip and cleft palate. Dr. Mathur is also specialized in lingual (invisible) braces and certified Osstem (US FDA approved) Implantologist.

Hospital Associations

Fortis Hiranandani Hospital, Vashi

Services/Interest

  • Maxillofacial Trauma
  • Lingual Orthodontics
  • Orthodontic Treatment
  • Myofunctional Orthodontics
  • Jaw Orthopedics
  • Facial Orthopedics
  • Presurgical Orthodontics
  • Dental Implant Fixing
  • Implant Rehabilitation
  • Osseointegrated implants
  • Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Experience

2014 - 2017 Head Department of Dentistry and Maxilofacial Surgery at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital. 2016 - 2017 HOD, Dental Department at S L Raheja (A Fortis Associate ) Hospital. 2013 - 2014 Sr. Dental Consultant at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital.

Professional Memberships

Indian Orthodontic Society. American Association of Orthodontists. World Federation of Orthodontists (WFO). Indian Dental Association.

Awards and Recognitions

Best Clinical Research Award - 2012.

Education

BDS - D Y Patil Dental College, Navi Mumbai (New Mumbai), 2008. MDS - Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics - Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences, Loni.

I Speak

English,Hindi

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What Is Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon?

Oral and maxillofacial surgery is a medical specialty that treats many disorders, wounds, and deformities in the hard and soft tissues of the head, neck, face, jaws and the oral region. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons are specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders concerning the head, neck and facial skeleton, including the jaws and oral cavity.

What Do Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Do?

An oral and maxillofacial specialist in the type of dentist that has to do a lot more emergency work than others. A person may suffer a car accident or athletic injury that requires prompt care. In those cases, the oral and maxillofacial surgeon must come forward and treat people. Hence he or she should be always ready for crisis situations. But their work doesn't stop at emergency situations. They must know and treat a great range of injuries and diseases of four major parts of the head: the neck, face, jaw, and mouth.

Who should visit oral and maxillofacial surgeons?

The people who want their wisdom tooth to be extracted or other damaged teeth removed that got hurt due to trauma or illness like a car wreck or a punch to the face.  They are also visited by people who have developed a disease in their mouth or its surrounding regions, such as a cyst or tumor. They may want to get their jaw removed or reconstructed.

What are the procedures performed by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

  • Dentoalveolar Surgery.
  • Dental Implants.
  • Surgical Correction of Maxillofacial Skeletal Deformities.
  • Orthognathic Surgery.
  • Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery.
  • Maxillofacial Trauma.
  • Temporomandibular Joint.
  • Reconstructive and Cosmetic Surgery.

Diseases treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?

  • Atypical Facial Pain
  • Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (BRONJ)
  • Bruxism
  • Cavities (Tooth Decay)
  • Central Sleep Apnea
  • Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate
  • Dental Infections
  • Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
  • Erythroplakia
  • Facial Asymmetry
  • Facial Fractures
  • Facial Trauma
  • Head & Neck Cancers
  • Impacted Teeth
  • Leukoplakia
  • Malocclusion
  • Oral Cancer
  • Oral Lesions
  • Osteoradionecrosis of the Jaw (ORN)
  • Parathyroid Cancer
  • Periodontal Disease
  • TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Disorder)
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Tumor/Cyst of the Jaw
  • Unequal Jaw Growth
  • Wisdom Teeth