Tripura, 29 July 2025: Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital have become a reliable and trusted destination for individuals suffering from various complex and critical conditions related to teeth and jaw. Specialist doctors and healthcare professionals at the hospital have been successfully conducting a range of intricate oral and maxillofacial surgeries.
Among the various surgical specializations in dentistry, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery holds a prominent place. This branch focuses on performing surgeries on the mouth and jaw, often under anesthesia, to address complex conditions.
In the past 18 months, the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital has performed tooth extractions for 5,720 patients and successfully completed minor and major maxillofacial surgeries for 525 patients. The current services offered by the department include wisdom tooth extractions, treatment of oral infections, oral cancer screenings, and biopsies—mostly falling under minor surgical procedures.
The hospital’s team of expert surgeons has also carried out procedures such as removal of cysts and tumors in the jaw, treatment of facial bone fractures, temporomandibular joint (TMJ) surgeries that connect the jaw to the skull, and orthognathic surgeries for jaw alignment correction. Most of these services have been provided free of cost under the Ayushman Bharat scheme. In the last year alone, 145 patients received free treatment under various maxillofacial surgical procedures from the department.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery is a highly specialized branch of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis and surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects involving the mouth, jaw, face, and related structures. The department addresses complex dental issues such as impacted tooth extraction, treatment of dental infections, jaw fracture repair, removal of oral tumors and cysts, correction of congenital or trauma-related deformities, dental implants to restore function and aesthetics, treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, and reconstructive surgery following oral cancer.
This department plays a crucial role not only in oral health but also in the overall structure and aesthetics of the face. The procedures not only help patients recover medically but also restore their confidence, appearance, and quality of life. The expert surgeons at Agartala Government Dental College and IGM Hospital remain committed to serving the people of the state with dedication and excellence.
