Department of
Dentistry

About the Department

Oral Health Is Overall Health

The mouth is more than a cosmetic feature. Oral health is inextricably linked to systemic health periodontal disease is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, premature birth, and respiratory infections. Conversely, systemic conditions like diabetes and immunosuppression directly affect the health of gums and teeth. Dentistry today is a sophisticated biomedical discipline that extends from preventive care and restorative work to oral surgery, orthodontics, implantology, and the complex reconstructive domain of maxillofacial surgery management of facial trauma, jaw tumours, cleft palate, and orthognathic surgery to correct severe jaw discrepancies.

Dentistry at MNR Hospital

MNR Hospital's Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery Department provides comprehensive dental services within a fully equipped dental clinic featuring digital radiography, dental operating microscopes, and dedicated treatment rooms for adults and children. General dental services include diagnosis, scaling and polishing, fillings, root canal treatment, extractions, and management of dental emergencies. Specialised services include fixed and removable prosthetics, crown and bridge work, dental implants (including implant-supported dentures), clear aligner orthodontics, and paediatric dentistry under general anaesthesia for anxious young patients. Our maxillofacial surgical team manages facial trauma, jaw cysts and tumours, wisdom tooth surgery, and temporomandibular joint disorders.

Paediatric Dentistry Starting Right

Establishing good oral health habits in childhood pays dividends throughout life. Our paediatric dental team creates a calm, child-friendly environment and uses behaviour management techniques to make dental visits positive experiences. We offer fluoride treatments, fissure sealants, space maintainers, and early orthodontic assessment to set children up for a lifetime of healthy smiles.