Browse conditions by symptom or diagnosis. If you are unsure what condition you have, the articles below describe common oral and maxillofacial conditions to help you understand your symptoms before a consultation with Dr. Chatterjee.
The best approach is early evaluation. If you have a persistent mouth sore, facial swelling, jaw pain, difficulty opening your mouth, or any unexplained lump in the mouth or neck, book a consultation. Dr. Chatterjee will examine you clinically and advise on diagnosis and management — you do not need a confirmed diagnosis before booking.
Click on any condition to learn about symptoms, causes, and treatment options.
Malignant tumours arising from the lining of the mouth including tongue cancer, buccal mucosa cancer, floor of mouth cancer, and lip cancer. Non-healing ulcers, white or red patches, and neck lumps are important warning signs.
Fractures of the mandible (lower jaw), maxilla (upper jaw), or midface bones from road accidents, falls, or assault. Symptoms include abnormal bite, pain, swelling, and facial asymmetry. Surgical fixation with titanium plates is the standard treatment.
Injuries to the bones and soft tissues of the face, including cheekbone fractures, orbital fractures, nasal bone fractures, and complex panfacial trauma involving multiple facial bones simultaneously.
Benign tumours and cysts of the jawbones including ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst, giant cell granuloma, fibro-osseous lesions, and dentigerous cysts. Usually present as painless jaw swelling with or without tooth loosening.
Conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint including TMJ ankylosis (restricted or no mouth opening), condylar hyperplasia, degenerative joint disease, internal derangement, and post-traumatic TMJ problems.
Teeth that fail to fully erupt through the gum, most commonly wisdom teeth (third molars) and canines. Impacted teeth can cause recurrent infection, pain, damage to adjacent teeth, and cyst formation.
Painful sores on the lining of the mouth. While most mouth ulcers are benign and self-healing, an ulcer that persists beyond 3 weeks requires specialist evaluation to rule out malignancy.
Swelling of the face or jaws from dental abscess, jaw cyst, tumour, salivary gland obstruction, or lymph node enlargement. Rapidly progressive facial swelling with difficulty breathing or swallowing is a medical emergency.
Restricted or painful mouth opening (trismus) may result from TMJ ankylosis, oral submucous fibrosis, post-radiotherapy fibrosis, infection, or tumour. Progressive restriction requires investigation and specialist management.
A chronic progressive pre-malignant condition of the mouth caused primarily by areca nut (betel nut) use. Causes burning sensation, progressive stiffening of the mouth, restricted opening, and carries a significant risk of malignant transformation.
The following symptoms should not be ignored or self-managed. Seek specialist evaluation as soon as possible:
Book a consultation with Dr. Abhisek Chatterjee in Rampurhat. Early evaluation is the single most important step in managing any oral or maxillofacial condition.