Dr. Abhay T Kamath

Professor and Head of the Department

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Qualification: Dr.Abhay Taranath Kamath is the Professor and Head of Department of Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • He 
    •      Heads the department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery  
    •      Teaches Undergraduate and Postgraduate students 
    •       Is an able administrator managing the routene activities of the department and also taking steps for further enhancement of the department .
    •       Over the years has served as an internal as well as external examiner in many prestigious institutes .
    •       Has presented papers and delievered guest lectures in various national as well as international conferences 

     

SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING

Subject Semester / Year
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Third and Final year BDS

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Degree Specialisation Institute Year of passing
AO Faculty for India Maxillofacial Trauma AO ASIF 2012
MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery AB Shetty Memorial Institute Of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (NITTE University) 2001

Experience

Institution / Organisation Designation Role Tenure
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MCODS Manipal Professor and Head 2010 till date
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MCODS Manipal Professor 2009-2010
Dr Shyamala Reddy Institute of Dental Sciences, Bangalore Senior Lecturer 4 months
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal Assistant Professor, Reader, Associate Professor 7 years
Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur Associate Professor 1 year 2 months
Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore Associate Professor 6 months
Sikkim Manipal Medical College, Sikkim Associate Professor 6 months

Efficacy of use of TMJ prosthesis in total joint reconstruction. (Ongoing research)

In detail analysis of use of Rapid prototype models in maxillofacial surgery.

AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH

Area of Interest

Craniofacial Surgery, TMJ Reconstruction , Orthognathic surgery

Area of Expertise

Maxillofacial Trauma, Dentofacial Deformities,TMJ Reconstruction

Area of Research

Use of TMJ Prosthesis in total joint reconstruction

Professional Affiliations & Contributions

  • Life Member of AOMSI
  • Life Member of IDA
  • Life Member of AO

Contributions :

  • 1) Mentor of AO foundation in india.
  • 2) Has undergone a training for TMJ reconstruction in Atlanta Jacksonville institute under Dr. David Sukka .
  • 3) Fellowship in advanced Jaw reconstruction in Mount Snai Hospital,Canada under Dr. David Sukka.
  • 4) Guest Lecture at National Conference ‘Consensus on  Temporomandibular Joint’   by KLE VK institute of Dental Sciences, Belagavi  on 5th to 7th  February 2015
  • 5) AOCMF  symposium – Advances in Orthognathic Surgery on 12th  – 14th March 2015
  • 6) 37th Asia Pacific Dental Congress –presented a poster titled “Sternocliedomastoid flap: Adding a new dimension to esthetic  reconstruction of  face in cases of ameloblastoma mandible” from 3rd to 5th April 2015 at Singapore.
  • 7) Attended the 35th Asia Pacific Dental Congress held at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from the 8th to the 12th of May 2013 and won the 3rd Prize for the scientific poster “Role of collagen in the management of Oral Submucous fibrosis

Ludwig’s angina in pregnancy necessitating pre mature delivery

2012-01-01

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, Ref: Ms No. MAOS-D-12-00078R1

2012-01-01

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Ref: Ms No. MAOS- D-12-00091R1

Current perspectives in intra operative airway management in maxillofacial trauma

2012-01-01

Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 11(2): 138-143.

Ridge splitting with immediate implant placements- A case report

2011-01-01

Indian Journal of Stomatology, Issue 2011, Vol 2, Page No 126-129.

Oral rehabilitation of epileptic patient of upper anterior region by a single stage implant - A case report

2010-01-01

Journal of Academy of Oral Implantology, 2010 Vol 2 No 4, Page No. 40-46.

Unilateral maxillary necrosis in uncontrolled diabetes: secondary to mucormycosis- A case report

2004-01-01

Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 2004, Vol 3 No 1.

Ankyloglosia- A review

2006-01-01

Karnataka State Dental Journal, January 2006 Vol 25 No 1.

Ostoid osteoma in the body of the mandible- A case report

2012-01-01

Manipal Odontoscope, Official publication of Indian Dental Association, Manipal Branch, Vol 4

A localised soft tissue and bone enlargement in an infant mandible

2013-01-01

British Medical Journal - case report, June 2013-010291.

Fabrication of a surgical splint in an emergency situation

2012-07-01

A Clinical Report, Journal of Prosthodontics: Implant, Esthetic, and Reconstructive Dentistry

Clinical pain evaluation with intraoral vibration device during local anesthetic injections Journal of Clin. Exp Dent. 2015:7 (1): e 23-7.

Amin Nasehi, Savita Bhardwaj, Abhay-Taranath Kamath, Srikanth Gadicherla, and Kalyana-Chakravarty Pentapati Abstract:Objectives: To evaluate the clinical pain during local anesthetic injection using such intra-oral device. Study Design: A comparative split-mouth clinical study to evaluate clinical pain was conducted among the subjects who required bilateral local anesthetic intra-oral injections. Results: A total of 99 subjects participated in the study out of which 39 were female. A total of 256 local anesthetic injections were administered to all the subjects with at least one pair of similar local anesthetic injections. Comparison of mean VAS score for anticipated pain in without vibration group was significantly higher in all types of nerve blocks when compared to that of with vibration. Similarly, the comparison of mean VAS score for actual pain in without vibration group was significantly higher in all types of nerve blocks when compared to that of with vibration. No significant difference in the mean VAS score was seen between anticipated and actual pain in without vibration group with respect to inferior alveolar (p=0.673), infra-orbital (p=0.175) and palatal (p=0.343) local anesthetic injections. The mean VAS score was significantly lower for actual pain when compared to anticipated pain in vibration group with respect to inferior alveolar (p<0.001) and infra-orbital (p=0.002) local anesthetic injections. Conclusions: There was significant reduction in the pain encountered during local anesthetic injection with the use of intra-oral vibration device.

Hemodynamics during intravenous conscious sedation: an institutional experience. Egyptian Journal of Oral Maxillofacial Surgery 5: 1-3 Jan 2014.

Abhay Taranath Kamath, Srikanth .G, Kalyan Pentapati,Dr Manish Abstract: Aim Our study aimed to evaluate the hemodynamic parameters during conscious sedation. Materials and methods A retrospective study was carried out on 55 patients who had been treated for dental conditions under conscious intravenous sedation.

Challenges in Rehabilitation of long standing ankylosis of temporo mandibular joint A case report of a 65 years old lady. Acta Medica Scientia 01 (01) 2014

Abhay Taranath kamath, Manish Bhagania , Deepika Pai Abstract : Temporomandibular joint ankylosis commonly occurs as a result of trauma to the face resulting in fusion of the temporal bone to condyle of the mandible .Immediate and appropriate care of facial fractures can minimise the risk of development of ankylosis. We report a case of TMJ ankylosis in a 65 year old lady with complaint of inability to open the mouth since 44 years . The lack of appropriate treatment at the time of trauma led to TMJ ankylosis and its sequale for 44 years. The ankylosis was surgically managed followed by aggressive physiotherapy. Surgeries in geriatric patient need to outweigh benefit over risk. The article describes challenges posed in rehabilitation of this patient.

Oculocardiac reflex in a pediatric orbital floor fracture: a case report. Hellenic archives of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (2014)59-64.Abhay taranath Kamath, Srikanth G. Anand deep Shukla

Abstract: Maxillofacial surgeons seldom encounter facial fractures that warrant urgent treatment. Such an indication is related to orbital floor fracture when it induces the oculocardiac reflex (OCR), a condition which clinically manifests as headache, nausea, vomiting, bradycardia and potential syncope. In the reported case, the management of bradycardia in a 5-year-old pediatric patient with an orbital blow out fracture, after a hit by a ball on the right side of his face 24 hours before, is described. Bradycardia was attributed to inferior rectus muscle entrapment, as there was no other known etiology. The patient was taken to the operating room for right orbital floor exploration and repair without any further delay. A trapdoor fracture of the right orbital floor was evident, which was treated by release of the herniated orbital contents and the entrapped inferior rectus into the correspondent maxillary sinus, followed by reconstruction of the orbital floor with AO Synthes pediatric orbital titanium mesh. On the third postoperative day there was complete resolution of the patient’s ocular disturbances, as well as of nausea, vomiting and the persistent hemodynamic instability associated with oculocardiac reflex.

Role of Rapid Tetanus Antibody test in accident and emergency department-comparative study Journal of Maxillofacial Oral Surgery Oct. 14, 2014.

Abhay taranath Kamath, Chitra .A, K.M Cariappa , Adarsh Abstract : Tetanus remains a problem of immense concern worldwide. Management of tetanus with its attendant complications are challenges to the physician and its prevention is the chief priority. The choice of tetanus prophylaxis for patients with wounds depends on obtaining their vaccination history, which has been demonstrated to be unreliable. The tetanus antibody test may avoid inadequate prophylactic measures and reduce costs

Intraoperative Radiography for Assessment of clearance during surgical resection of jaws International Journal of Scientific Research Nov. 2014, Page No: 344.

Dr. Manish Kumar Bhagania, Dr. Abhay Taranath Kamath, Dr. Srikanth G. , Dr. Anukool Choube, Dr. Neha Sharma, Dr. Prem Sasikumar. Abstract: Jaws are seldom affected by pathologies which require resection for comprehensive management to ensure clearance and minimise recurrence. This paper highlights the importance of intra operative radiography in determining adequate margins during surgery. Methods: Ten patients were operated for surgical resection of jaws wherein the resected specimens were subjected to radiography for evaluating the adequacy of clear margins which was later sent for histopathology. Patients were followed up for least three years. Results: Intra operative radiograph revealed adequate clearance which was confirmed by histopathology. The follow up period was free of any disease thereof. Conclusion: Intra operative radiography is a helpful tool during surgical resection of pathologies afflicting the jaws. It proves to be a very economical, low hazard and a quick means to assist the operating surgeons in assessing the clearance of the margins.

A localized soft tissue and bone enlargement in an infant mandible British Medical Journal – Case report, June 2013-010291 .

Kamath A, Gupta M, Radhakrishnan R Abstract: A 4-month-old infant was referred by a paediatrician for a rapidly growing swelling on the right side of the mandible of 1.5 months duration. His medical and family history was unremarkable. Palpation divulged a firm and tender enlargement with the overlying soft tissue showing no significant alteration in colour. CT scan revealed cortical irregularity involving the ramus on the right side along with right masseter muscle hypertrophy. Routine haematological investigation yielded values within normal limits except for a raised erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Histopathological examination of the tissue submitted following an open biopsy procedure showed reactive lamellar bone and trabeculae with fibrous marrow exhibiting inflammation. The final diagnosis of infantile cortical hyperostosis was clinched based on the clinicopathological correlation. A rare reactive bone dystrophy which could pose a certain diagnostic dilemma is addressed herewith.

Hemangioma associated with erupting permanent molar teeth – A case report International Journal of Dental Clinics Volume 4 issue 1(Ref. NO: 547 2012 4.2/R8/8 INTJDC )

Abhay taranath Kamath, Deepika Pai Abstract : Hemangiomas are the common benign tumors of the oral and maxillofacial region in children. Most Hemangiomas develop in children less than 6 years of age and commonly are seen on lips, tongue, palate and buccal mucosa. This paper reports the conservative management of a homangioma associated with unerupted permanent maxillary first molar in a five and half year old girl using Cryotherapy

Infected Submandibular lump: Expect the unexpected. International Journal of Dental Clinics (INTJDS), July/Sept 2011, Vol. 3 Issue, Ref. No. 375 2011)

Abhay Taranath Kamath, Shivendra Chowdhary Abstract : Melioidosis is an emerging infectious disease, caused by the gram-negative saprophyte Burkholderia pseudomallei. This paper reports an atypical presentation of Melioidosis, which had the submandibular lymph node as the only 'silent' focus of infection, which was misdiagnosed as antibioma

Current perspectives in intra operative airway management in maxillofacial trauma Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery (April-June) 2012, 11(2): 138-143

Abhay taranath Kamath , K.M Cariappa Abstract : Maxillofacial trauma presents a complex problem due to the disruption of normal anatomy. In such cases, we anticipate a difficult oral intubation that may hinder intraoperative IMF. Nasal and skull base fractures do not advocate use of nasotracheal intubation. Hence, other anesthetic techniques should be considered in management of maxillofacial trauma patients with occlusal derangement and nasal deformity. This study evaluates the indications and outcomes of anesthetic management by retromolar, nasal, submental intubation and tracheostomy.

Comparison between efficacy of CBCT and digital OPG to evaluate the proximity of mandibular third molar with Inferior alveolar canal.

Intraocular pressure changes in case of orbitozygomatic and orbital blow out fractures.

Elective neck dissection in clinical T1/T2N0MO oral cancer and its effectiveness in predicting occult metastasis

    Gave a talk on impacted third molar tooth and complications arising out of it in Namma TV (2013).

    Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery , M.C.O.D.S , Manipal performs high precision Temporomandibular Joint replacement surgery.

    Department of Oral and maxillofacial surgery , M.C.O.D.S Manipal becomes the first centre in south india and third centre in india to perform high precision Temporomandibular Joint replacement surgery.