Prof. Dr. M Veerabahu

Consultant & Clinical Lead, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

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Department

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

Role

Department Physician

Credentials

BDS, MDS

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About Prof. Dr. M Veerabahu

Dr. M. Veerabahu is a highly experienced Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with over 30 years of clinical and academic experience. He is currently serving as Consultant and Clinical Lead at the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, THANC Hospital, Chennai. He completed his medical education and specialization from: - BDS – Madras Dental College (1989) - MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery) – Trivandrum Government Dental College (1993) Dr. Veerabahu specializes in: Dentoalveolar Surgery — Tooth extraction, impacted tooth removal, wisdom tooth removal (under LA / IV sedation / GA), alveolar bone grafting. Dental Implant Surgery — Single tooth, multiple, full mouth rehabilitation, immediate placement, All-on-4, All-on-6, zygomatic implants, pterygoid implants, basal implants, bone grafting, sinus lift, guided implant surgery, ridge augmentation. TMJ Surgery — Arthrocentesis, arthroplasty, TMJ disc surgery, total TMJ replacement. Orthognathic (Corrective Jaw) Surgery — Maxillary osteotomy, mandibular osteotomy, maxillomandibular advancement, cosmetic jaw surgery. Cleft & Palate Surgery — Primary cleft lip and palate repair, bilateral cleft lip repair, secondary corrections, alveolar bone grafting, oronasal fistula closure, VPI surgery, orthognathic surgery for cleft patients, rhinoplasty for cleft nasal deformity, multidisciplinary cleft care coordination. Jaw Cyst & Tumor Surgery — Cyst removal, ameloblastoma, odontogenic tumors, segmental mandibulectomy, partial maxillectomy, microvascular free flap reconstruction, dental implant rehabilitation after tumor surgery. Facial Trauma & Reconstruction — Facial fracture repair, orbital reconstruction and augmentation, maxillary and mandibular reconstruction, costochondral rib graft. Reconstructive & Flap Surgery — Buccal fat pad flap, oroantral and oronasal fistula repair, distraction osteogenesis. Oral Oncology — Oral cancer screening, oral biopsy, vermilionectomy. Facial Aesthetic & Cosmetic Surgery — Genioplasty, facial contouring, facial implants, double chin removal, cosmetic dental surgery, scar revision, rhinoplasty, tongue reduction surgery. Sleep Apnea Surgery — Maxillomandibular advancement and genial advancement for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

Areas of Expertise

Oral & Maxillofacial SurgeryDental Implant SurgeryAdvanced Implantology (Zygomatic, Pterygoid, Basal, All-on-4, All-on-6)Orthognathic (Corrective Jaw) SurgeryCleft Lip & Palate SurgeryTMJ Surgery & Total TMJ ReplacementJaw Cyst & Tumor SurgeryFacial Trauma & ReconstructionOral OncologyFacial Aesthetic & Cosmetic SurgerySleep Apnea Surgery (MMA for OSA)Distraction OsteogenesisMicrovascular Free Flap Reconstruction

Education & Training

BDS

Madras Dental College (1989)

MDS (Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Trivandrum Government Dental College (1993)

Professional Experience

Professor & Head of Department, Ragas Dental College and Hospital (2007)
Lecturer, Ragas Dental College (1993)
MDS examiner and mentor

Awards and Recognitions

– Best Paper Award (Twice) – National AOMSI Conference
– B. Srinivasan Oration – Tamil Nadu State AOMSI Conference
– Sriramulu Oration – Andhra Pradesh State AOMSI Conference
Dr. Veerabahu has delivered numerous lectures at national and state conferences and is recognized for his contributions to the field of oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Leadership and Professional Affiliations

– Former President AOMSI
– Former President, Tamil Nadu Association of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI)
– Executive Committee Member of AOMSI (Three Terms)
– Representative to the Asian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
– Former Vice President of AOMSI
– Former Secretary and Chairman of IBOMS (Indian Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery)

Publications

1.Dr. Veerabahu has authored multiple national and international publications in peer-reviewed journals and has contributed to scientific literature in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
2.Academic Contributions:
3.– Published in leading journals on topics related to facial trauma, orthognathic surgery, and TMJ disorders
4.– Contributor to clinical textbooks and surgical manuals in maxillofacial surgery
5.– Regularly presents research findings at national and international conferences
6.His scientific work and case studies have been instrumental in improving surgical techniques and patient outcomes in oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Teaching and Academic Contributions

Dr. Veerabahu has played a pivotal role in postgraduate training and surgical education in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Teaching Experience:
– Joined as lecturer in Ragas dental sollegein the year 1993
– Professor & Head of Department – Ragas Dental College and Hospital 2007
– More than 29 years of experience in training postgraduate students in oral and maxillofacial surgery
– Mentor and examiner for MDS candidates specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery
– Active contributor to national and international surgical training programs
Dr. Veerabahu is deeply committed to academic excellence, having guided numerous postgraduate dissertations and research projects in craniofacial surgery and trauma management.

Research and Scholarship

Dr. Veerabahu has made significant contributions to oral and maxillofacial surgery, focusing on craniofacial reconstruction, orthognathic surgery, dental implantology, and TMJ disorders.
Key Research Areas:
– Advanced surgical techniques in orthognathic surgery
– Reconstructive procedures for facial trauma and TMJ disorders
– Dental implant research and innovations
– Management of cleft lip and palate in maxillofacial surgery
– Distraction osteogenesis in craniofacial surgery
He has been an invited speaker at major surgical conferences and continues to contribute to academic discussions and clinical advancements in maxillofacial surgery.

Procedures Performed

Detailed pages for procedures Prof. Dr. M Veerabahu performs at THANC Hospital.

Oral Cancer Surgery Dental Implants