Dr. Aklanta Kr Gogoi

07/01/2025

12/12/2024

Robinson in 1937 described ameloblastoma as a benign tumor that is usually “unicentric, nonfunctional, intermittent in growth, anatomically benign and clinically persistent.”

This young male patient came with a complaint of swelling and numbness on his left lower jaw region. A biopsy was performed which revealed it to be follicular ameloblastoma,a benign tumor of the jaw.

On a personal level and as per medical literature, the standard treatment of choice is more radical involving a segmental or hemimandibulectomy (based on the extent of tumor) followed by a FOFF reconstruction. In this case the patient opted for a less radical approach and we performed a thorough enucleation/curretage alongwith chemical cauterisation intralesionally, through a transoral approach.

The following images show two scans within a span of 1 year and we can appreciate the amount of bone regained in the operated site, in the ramus and lower mandibular border region. There is no radiological and clinical evidence of a recurrence so far and patient has gained back the sensory function of left lower jaw region.

Periodic follow ups are a must in such a approach in the lookout of any recurrence .

29/10/2024

29/10/2024

Mouthguard yourself and choose life😊😊.

28/10/2024

10/09/2024

Pathological white lesions of the oral cavity: Leukoplakia and Pseudomembranous Candidiasis

1. This picture shows a classical case of a homogenous leukoplakic patch involving primarily the buccal mucosa.
Most of the time attributed to the vice habit of to***co consumption, it's a Oral Potentially Malignant Disorders (OPMDS), i.e, vastly increases the chance of developing oral cancer.

Pre and post treatment within a period of 2 weeks showed very promising results.

2. Pseudomembranous candidiasis- this is an elderly patient, aged 70/M, presented with whitish patches primarily over tongue which heals on its own and onset is gradual.

Pre and post treatment results within 4 weeks.
Patient is on daily follow up and hasn't developed these patches post the necessary intervention.

06/07/2023

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14/07/2022

Periodontal disease is a serious gum infection that can damage gums and even destroy them.

Periodontitis has been an associated with a number of other systemic diseases including respiratory disease, chronic kidney disease, rheumatoid arthritis, cognitive impairment, obesity, subacute bacterial endocarditis and metabolic syndrome.

The best way is to focus on prevention which is largely around maintaining good oral hygiene and regular visits and check ups with the Dentist.

Like the saying goes, 'prevention is better than cure'. Book your appointment with your Dentist, today!

Stay healthy, stay happy :)

06/07/2022

Do you proactively go for oral / dental check ups like other health check ups? Remember, prevention is better than cure :)

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DrAklanta Kr Gogoi

05/07/2022

Oral disorders have remained the most prevalent disease group in India over the past three decades. As India is one of the countries consuming maximum to***co, a leading cause of oral cancer, the problem has only aggravated in recent past.

Indians are largely affected by dental caries or toothy decay, periodontal disease, and oral cancer. According to ministry of health and family welfare, while dental caries affects about 60% and periodontal disease about 85% of the Indian population, the country is considered the world capital for oral cancer.

According to the draft National Oral Health Policy 2018, the prevalence and recurrence of oral diseases in India is a silent epidemic.

So what constitutes oral disorders? In my efforts to spread awareness, starting this series with this word cloud just about scratching the surface. These are only some of the things that oral health professionals deal with. How many are you familiar with?

04/07/2022

Hello everyone,

Pleased to connect with you all through this space. It's been a roller coaster of a ride and am grateful to my family, friends colleagues, associates and well wishers for your support.

Through this page, I intend to build awareness around health which am hoping will be useful for you and your loved ones. The focus will be more on oral health overall, starting from the dental aspects to surgical and to oncology.

I look forward to engaging with you as we go along and share some of what I've learnt through the years.

Wish you good health and happiness :)

Dr Aklanta Kr Gogoi