Maxillectomy Treatment in India
About Maxillectomy
Key Highlights
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Definitive treatment for removing cancerous or benign tumors of the upper jaw.Can address severe, life-threatening infections like osteomyelitis that do not respond to antibiotics.Manages extensive facial trauma where bone cannot be salvaged.Provides a pathway for functional and aesthetic reconstruction post-resection.Performed by highly specialized dental surgeons (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons) with expertise in the craniofacial region.
Who is this surgery for?
- Malignant tumors such as squamous cell carcinoma, osteosarcoma, or adenocarcinoma originating in the maxilla.
- Locally aggressive benign tumors (e.g., ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst).
- Severe, chronic osteomyelitis (bone infection) of the maxilla unresponsive to medical therapy.
- Massive facial trauma with irreparable comminuted fractures of the upper jaw.
- Necrotizing conditions like Mucormycosis (especially post-COVID) requiring radical debridement.
- Certain congenital abnormalities or fibrous dysplasia affecting function and aesthetics.
How to prepare
- Comprehensive diagnostic imaging including CT scans and MRI to map tumor extent and surgical margins.
- Biopsy confirmation of pathology to guide the surgical plan.
- Pre-operative dental impressions and models for planning potential prosthetics or surgical guides.
- Medical clearance and optimization of any chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, heart disease).
- Consultation with a multidisciplinary team (oncologist, reconstructive surgeon, prosthodontist).
- Discussion of blood transfusion needs and possible autologous blood donation.
- Pre-operative counseling regarding expected changes in appearance, speech, and swallowing.
Risks & possible complications
- Bleeding, hematoma, or significant blood loss requiring transfusion.
- Infection at the surgical site or in the sinus cavities.
- Injury to adjacent structures: eyes (leading to vision changes), nerves (causing facial numbness), or teeth.
- Oro-antral or oro-nasal fistula (an abnormal connection between mouth and sinus/nose).
- Difficulty with speech (dysarthria) and swallowing (dysphagia) post-surgery.
- Facial deformity, asymmetry, or collapse requiring complex reconstruction.
- Need for further surgeries for reconstruction or management of complications.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Initial hospital stay for monitoring, pain management, and wound care.
- A liquid or soft diet is mandatory for several weeks to protect the surgical site.
- Meticulous oral hygiene with prescribed rinses; careful brushing of remaining teeth.
- Regular follow-up visits to monitor healing, remove sutures, and check for recurrence.
- Possible use of a temporary obturator (dental prosthesis) to close the palate defect and aid speech/eating.
- Referral to speech and swallowing therapy if functional deficits are present.
- Long-term planning for definitive dental rehabilitation with implants or a permanent prosthesis.
- Avoidance of strenuous activity and nose blowing for the prescribed period.
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Typical hospital stay:
5-10 days
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Expected recovery time:
6-12 weeks for initial healing; 6-12 months for full functional and aesthetic rehabilitation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering maxillectomy in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Top-rated hospitals in India with dental surgery departments and experienced surgeons are ideal for this procedure. Use MediFyr to compare facilities, reviews, and doctor profiles before you decide.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform maxillectomy. MediFyr helps you compare dental surgeons and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for maxillectomy compare across other countries where we have data.
| Country | Estimated cost range | Typical stay | Recovery time | View details |
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| India | USD 1,632 – USD 5,438 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial healing; 6-12 months for full functional and aesthetic rehabilitation | Know More |
| Turkey | USD 12,079 – USD 40,263 | 5-10 days | ~ 6-12 weeks for initial healing; 6-12 months for full functional and aesthetic rehabilitation | Know More |
Rohan, a 7-year-old from an affluent...
Rohan, a 7-year-old from an affluent family, presented with severe dental trauma after a bicycle accident. Dr. Kumar performed emergency stabilization of multiple avulsed teeth using advanced splinting techniques. The child required weekly follow-ups for 3 months and eventually regained full dental function with minimal aesthetic impact, much to his parents' relief.
Dental surgeons for Maxillectomy
Explore experienced dental surgeons who regularly perform maxillectomy and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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Medanta Hospital Gurgaon
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Miot Hospital Chennai
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Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar
- 12 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 9 Years Experience
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Metro Hospital Faridabad
- 5 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Miot Hospital Chennai
- 5 Years Experience
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Miot Hospital Chennai
- 14 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur
- 9 Years Experience
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KMC Hospital Mangalore
- 10 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Kharadi
- 22 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Millers Road
- 21 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 10 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake
- 23 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Siliguri
- 33 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road
- 10 Years Experience
- Dental surgeon
Manipal Hospital Dwarka
- 8 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Mukundapur