Dr. Ravinder Vurakaranam

Dr Ravinder Vurakaranam is a consultant orthodontist and dentofacial orthopaedic specialist in Bengaluru with 28 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, and Dentalign Orthodontics and Implants, Whitefield.

He holds a Gold Medal from NTR University of Health Sciences, a Distinction from Manipal University, a Masters in Orthodontics from the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh, and has 14 publications in national and international peer reviewed journals, establishing him as one of the most academically distinguished orthodontists in Bengaluru.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive Orthodontic Treatment

Dr Ravinder Vurakaranam manages patients of all ages requiring orthodontic correction of malocclusion and dental alignment with advanced fixed and removable appliance techniques:

• Metal and ceramic braces
• Self ligating bracket systems
• Clear aligner therapy
• Orthodontic retention planning
• Adult orthodontic treatment

Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dr Vurakaranam manages children and adolescents with jaw growth discrepancies and skeletal dental imbalances using early orthopaedic intervention:

• Growth modification appliances
• Functional orthopaedic treatment
• Jaw relationship correction
• Early interceptive orthodontics
• Skeletal malocclusion management

Dental Implants

Dr Ravinder Vurakaranam plans and places dental implants with certification from the Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology for patients requiring tooth replacement:

• Single dental implant placement
• Implant supported crown and bridge
• Implant treatment planning
• Bone assessment for implants
• Post implant restoration

Complex Orthodontic and Surgical Cases

Dr Vurakaranam manages patients with complex orthodontic conditions requiring multidisciplinary coordination and advanced treatment planning:

• Orthognathic surgery coordination
• Cleft lip and palate orthodontics
• Impacted tooth management
• Interdisciplinary orthodontic planning
• Pre and post surgical orthodontics

Preventive and General Dental Procedures

Dr Ravinder Vurakaranam provides preventive dental assessments and manages patients requiring general dental care alongside their orthodontic treatment:

• Preventive orthodontic assessment
• Space management in children
• Ranula excision
• Oral health evaluation
• Comprehensive dental consultation

Credentials and Qualifications

• BDS, NTR University of Health Sciences, 1998, Gold Medalist
• MDS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 2002, Distinction
• M Orth RCSED, Masters in Orthodontics, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, 2003
• Certificate in Implant Dentistry, Cambridge Academy of Dental Implantology, 2014
• Andhra Pradesh State Dental Council Registration No. A1525

Awards and Academic Contributions

• Gold Medal, BDS, NTR University of Health Sciences
• Distinction, MDS, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
• Best Research Paper, Indian Orthodontic Society Conference, Coimbatore, 2003
• 14 publications in national and international peer reviewed journals

Professional Memberships

• Member in Orthodontics, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh

Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru
• Dentalign Orthodontics and Implants, Whitefield, Bengaluru

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