Dr. Mimma Afroz Mishu

Oral health check-up & Presentation Session.

🦷 Infographic 👉Operculectomy: When and why is it indicated?

Operculectomy is a minor oral surgical procedure in which the flap of gum tissue (operculum) covering a partially erupted tooth, usually a wisdom tooth, is removed. It is performed to relieve pain, prevent food impaction, improve oral hygiene, and treat recurrent pericoronitis (infection and inflammation around the tooth). The procedure is carried out under local anesthesia using a scalpel, electrocautery, or laser, and healing is usually quick. Operculectomy helps preserve the tooth when it has adequate space and a favorable eruption position.


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🦷 TOOTH EXTRACTION PRECAUTIONS 🦷

The first 24 hours after tooth extraction are very important for proper healing and preventing complications. Patients should follow post-extraction instructions carefully, including biting on gauze to control bleeding, avoiding rinsing, smoking, hot foods, and straw use. Soft foods, adequate rest, prescribed medications, and ice pack application can help reduce pain and swelling. Proper post-extraction care during this period promotes faster healing and reduces the risk of infection or dry socket.

Behind every reconstructed face is a story of survival, science, and hope.
This case reminds us that dentistry and maxillofacial surgery are not only about teeth — they are about restoring lives. The “before” image shows devastating craniofacial trauma with multiple fractures, displaced bones, and severe facial destruction. The “after” image reveals the incredible result of modern reconstruction using titanium plates, screws, and mesh to rebuild the skull and facial framework with precision.
What once looked impossible became possible through the dedication, teamwork, and skill of surgeons who combined anatomy, technology, and compassion to restore both function and appearance.
Every plate placed, every bone aligned, and every reconstruction performed represents more than a surgical procedure — it represents a second chance at life, confidence, and healing.
Cases like this inspire us to appreciate the power of oral and maxillofacial surgery and the impact healthcare professionals can make in transforming trauma into recovery.
From shattered bones to restored humanity — this is the art and science of reconstruction. ✨🦷



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The image shows a remarkable transformation from a severely shattered skull before surgery to a carefully reconstructed skull after treatment.

In the “before” image, multiple broken bone fragments and displaced facial structures reveal the severity of the traumatic injury.
In the “after” image, surgeons restored the skull using titanium plates, screws, and mesh to rebuild stability, protect vital structures, and recreate the natural shape of the face and head.

This reconstruction highlights the precision, skill, and complexity of modern craniofacial surgery. The comparison demonstrates how advanced surgical techniques can restore both function and appearance after devastating facial trauma.

•Case : Mucocele on lower left sided lip.

✅What is Mucocele lip❓

A mucocele of the lip is a common, harmless, fluid-filled cyst (a mucus extravasation cyst) that forms on the inside of the lip, usually the lower lip, due to trauma like lip biting, causing saliva to leak and form a soft, painless, bluish or clear bump.

✅ Sign & Symptoms:

✔️Appearance: A soft, round, dome-shaped, painless bump.
✔️ Color: Appear clear, bluish, or the same color as your lip.
✔️ Location: Most common on the inner surface of the lower lip.
✔️ Size: Can range from a few millimeters to a couple of centimeters.

✅Treatment:
Surgical removal of the cyst and associated gland.



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