Dr. Abhay Taranath Kamath

Dr Abhay Taranath Kamath is a Consultant in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in Mangaluru with 25 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru.

He is a nationally recognised maxillofacial surgeon known for performing India's first Total Temporomandibular Joint Replacement at KMC Hospital and the first reported total joint replacement on a distracted mandible in 2017, with more than 450 advanced procedures to his credit.

He consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Temporomandibular Joint and Facial Asymmetry

Dr Abhay Kamath manages complex TMJ disorders and dentofacial deformities using advanced reconstructive techniques:

• Total TMJ replacement
• TMJ ankylosis management
• Facial asymmetry correction
• TMJ arthroscopy
• Mandibular reconstruction

Craniofacial Trauma and Reconstruction

Patients with complex facial injuries and post traumatic deformities are treated by Dr Kamath with structured surgical planning and reconstruction:

• Craniofacial trauma surgery
• Zygomatic complex fractures
• Mandibular fracture management
• Head and neck reconstruction
• Post trauma deformity correction

Orthognathic and Dentofacial Surgery

Dr Abhay T Kamath performs corrective jaw surgeries for functional and aesthetic improvement:

• Orthognathic surgery
• Dentofacial deformity correction
• Maxillomandibular fusion management
• Distraction osteogenesis
• Jaw realignment procedures

Oral Tumours and Salivary Gland Surgery

Patients presenting with benign and complex oral pathologies are evaluated and managed surgically by Dr Kamath:

• Oral tumour excision
• Ameloblastoma management
• Salivary gland surgery
• Cyst and granuloma management
• Oral submucous fibrosis surgery

Cosmetic and Minor Oral Surgery

Dr Abhay Taranath Kamath also performs essential oral and facial procedures to restore function and aesthetics:

• Wisdom tooth surgery
• Impacted tooth removal
• Orocutaneous fistula management
• Ectropion prevention techniques
• Facial cosmetic procedures

Credentials and Qualifications

• BDS
• MDS Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, AB Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore (2001)
• Fellowship in Craniofacial Trauma
• Fellowship exposure in TMJ reconstruction and arthroscopy at institutions in USA, UK, Canada, and Austria

Professional Roles and Academic Leadership

• Professor and Head of Department, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, KMC Hospital, Hampankatta
• Faculty, AOCMF India
• PhD Guide, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
• Member, Board of Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
• Vice President, Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Karnataka State Chapter
• Reviewer, Indian Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Awards and Recognition

• Panelist representing India at AO Davos Course, Switzerland, 2018
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 2016 to 2017
• Excellence in Teaching Award, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, 2007
• Third Place, Scientific Deliberation at 35th World Asia Pacific Dental Congress, Kuala Lumpur

Research and Publications

Dr Abhay Taranath Kamath has authored over 60 peer reviewed publications in national and international journals. Selected publications include:

• Surgical management of mandibular fractures, Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry, 2018
• Modified peri angular approach for condylar fractures, Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 2018
• Recurrent ameloblastoma and rare odontogenic tumours, Case Reports in Dentistry, 2018
• Oculocardiac reflex in zygomatic complex fractures, Journal of International Dental and Medical Research, 2018
• Temporomandibular joint ankylosis and maxillomandibular fusion in children, Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry, 2017

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Abhay Taranath Kamath currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• KMC Hospital, Hampankatta, Professor and Head of Department
• Jaipur Dental College, Jaipur, Assistant Professor

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