Medical Advice on "Maxillofacial Prosthodontist"

Risk of cyst if braces after baby tooth removal is delayed?

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, th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

What is the tag like structure near frenum under the tongue?

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 surg...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

I have red patches on the folate papillae. Is this erythroplakia?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Ulcers in the mouth can be because of many reasons, most of which are benign. We need to answer a few questions to arrive at a diagnosis. Are the lesions on both sides of the tongue? Does it hurt when you eat spicy foods?...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gagan Khanna

My tooth hurts. Should I undergo an RCT?

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 porti...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

I have white patches in mouth due to cheek biting. Please advise.

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 dis...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

What is the cause of recurring pain in my right cheek, neck, and jaw?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your ailment could be due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint), muscle, nerve, or systemic issues. You need a general body checkup by a physician first to rule out a...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Tinu Thampy

How much is the cost of replacing existing crowns that are not sealed properly?

Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.I have gone through your complaint and understood your problem.The cost of the crown depends on the type of crown you want. For replacing the crown, you have to pay the same amount as you have paid before. If your crown i...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Pallavi Srivastava

What are the treatment options for a person with only a few teeth left?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Fixed treatment for the missing teeth can be done using implants. Time duration to complete the procedure is from a week to a few months. It depends on the factors lik...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gagan Khanna

I have numbness in my lower lip, chin and teeth after wisdom tooth surgery. Is it serious?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As you have undergone surgery for wisdom tooth removal and cyst removal, it might sometimes cause injury to the nerve (inferior alveolar nerve) underneath the wisdom tooth region. The nerve involvement is the cause of the...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Dhivya Priya. J

Will jaw surgery for lack of bone lead to a change in the face?

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 th...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Gagan Khanna