Dr Abhishek Das | Oral Cancer Specialist Varanasi
- +91-7021772169
- Ujala Cygnus Hospital Chetmani Chauraha, 64, Jawahar Nagar Colony, Bhelupur, Varanasi,
Facial Trauma
& Emergency
Facial Trauma & Emergency
Precision Surgery for Oral Tumors & Jaws Cysts
Discovering a lump in the jaw or a swelling inside the mouth can be an overwhelming experience. While not all growths are cancerous, jaw tumors and cysts can be aggressive, destroying the bone, shifting teeth, and causing facial disfigurement if left untreated. Dr. Abhishek Das specializes in the surgical management of both benign and malignant oral pathologies, focusing on "Functional Preservation."
Understanding Oral Pathologies
The jawbones (Maxilla and Mandible) are unique because they contain "odontogenic" tissues—cells related to tooth formation. These cells can sometimes form cysts (fluid-filled sacs) or tumors (solid growths).
1. Benign Tumors (e.g., Ameloblastoma): These are non-cancerous but "locally invasive," meaning they eat away at the jawbone like a termite.
2. Cysts (e.g., OKC or Radicular Cysts): These can grow large enough to cause the jawbone to fracture under slight pressure.
The Surgical Philosophy of Dr. Abhishek Das
When you choose Dr. Das for tumor or cyst excision in Varanasi, the goal is two-fold: Complete Eradication and Aesthetic Integrity.
1. Enucleation & Curettage: For smaller cysts, we remove the sac and "clean" the bone walls to prevent recurrence.
2. Resection: For more aggressive tumors, a small margin of healthy bone is removed to ensure the tumor does not return.
3. Minimal Scarring: Whenever possible, Dr. Das performs the surgery through the mouth (intra-orally) so there are no visible scars on the face.
Why Choose Specialized Maxillofacial Care?
A general surgeon may focus only on removing the mass. As a Maxillofacial Surgeon, Dr. Das understands the complex anatomy of the facial nerves, the alignment of your "bite," and the importance of preserving your facial profile. We use advanced grafting materials to fill the void left by a cyst, encouraging your body to regrow natural bone.
Expert Oral Oncology
Specialized surgeons utilizing advanced resection and clear-margin protocols to ensure the complete removal of tumors while preserving vital facial structures.
Precision Reconstruction
Ablative experts skilled in microvascular free flaps and bone grafting to restore facial symmetry, speech, and swallowing functions after cancer surgery.
Advanced Diagnostics
Oncologists employing high-resolution biopsies and specialized imaging to detect oral malignancies at their earliest, most curable stages.
Trauma & Aesthetic Repair
Maxillofacial specialists providing emergency intervention for complex jaw fractures, focusing on internal fixation for perfect alignment and minimal scarring.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For small cysts, the bone often regenerates. For larger tumors, we may use bone grafts.
Smaller cysts are done under local anesthesia, while larger tumors require hospital stay and general anesthesia.
We make every effort to save adjacent teeth, though in aggressive cases, some may need to be removed and later replaced with implants.
An X-ray (OPG) or a CT scan is usually the first step to identifying the nature of the swelling.
Most patients are discharged within 1–2 days and can return to a normal diet within 2 weeks.