Medical Advice on "Maxillofacial Prosthodontist"

I have white patches in mouth due to cheek biting. Please advise., Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The white patch and line seen on the buccal mucosa may be due to the cheek biting. The upper left wisdom tooth has been extracted hardly one month back. It will take another 3 to 6 months for these white patches to ... View thread »

Baby tooth was removed to expose impacted tooth. Is there a chance for cyst if we delay braces?, Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You do not have a cyst formation associated with the impacted tooth according to the images. In some cases, by orthodontic treatment, ... View thread »

What is that white spot present between my upper and lower wisdom teeth?, Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I have seen all the attached photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is nothing to worry. It is a healing traumatic keratitis. As per the given picture, your lower wisdom ... View thread »

What are the treatment options for dental cysts?, Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The OPG (attachment removed to protect patient identity) shows a cystic lesion extending from your upper right canine to the last molar. Maxillary sinus floor is also involved. Enucleation is a surgical procedure to ... View thread »

Will jaw surgery for lack of bone lead to a change in the face?, Answered by Dr. Gagan Khanna

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The procedure which you mentioned is called as orthognathic surgery which is done if there is a skeletal malrelation between the two jaws which cannot be corrected by orthodontics alone. The procedure usually improves ... View thread »

What is the tag like structure near frenum under the tongue?, Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In the image (attachment removed to protect patient identity), the lesion looks like either the after effect of an injury to the duct or salivary gland stone or a papilloma. Nothing to worry. This can be removed by ... View thread »

My tooth hurts. Should I undergo an RCT?, Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. When there is a tooth pain, it means that the infection has reached the pulp of the tooth. The pulp of the tooth is the innermost part of the tooth where the blood vessels and the nerves are present. In the crown ... View thread »