Facial Bone Fractures✦ in Pune
(Mandible, ZMC Cheekbone & Orbital Floor Titanium ORIF)
Open Reduction & Rigid Internal Fixation (ORIF) with Titanium Mini-Plates & Occlusal Restoration
Facial fractures caused by road accidents, falls, or sports injuries represent both a delicate aesthetic challenge and a functional emergency. Fractures of the lower jaw (mandible), upper jaw (maxilla), cheekbone (zygoma), and eye socket (orbit) can disrupt chewing bite, cause double vision, and alter facial projection. Dr. Chintan Gujarathi combines plastic surgery aesthetics with maxillofacial biomechanics to reconstruct facial bone architecture using concealed incisions and micro-thin titanium implants.
Operated by Dr. Chintan Gujarathi (MCh Plastic Surgery, Tata Memorial Hospital Fellow) at accredited tertiary centers (Ruby Hall Clinic, Sassoon Rd & Manipal Hospital Kharadi), utilizing sub-millimeter precision, concealed micro-incisions, and advanced tissue-handling for natural, permanent outcomes.
100% — Occlusion Match
Pre-injury dental bite
1.5-2.0mm — Low-Profile Plates
Biocompatible titanium
0 Scars — Intraoral Cuts
Concealed incisions
24-48h — Rapid Mobilization
Chewing rehabilitation
Surgical Approaches & Precision Techniques✦
Mandibular Fracture ORIF (Champy Ideal Line Fixation)
Concealed intraoral approach using titanium mini-plates along Champy’s lines of tension to restore exact dental occlusion without external facial scars.
Your Healing Journey & Care Guide✦
A straightforward clinical guide to what to expect and how to care for your results.
Hospital Observation & Swelling Control
Patient is comfortably admitted at Ruby Hall Clinic or Manipal Hospital. Facial cooling packs and IV antibiotics are administered.
Gentle warm salt-water and chlorhexidine oral rinses after every meal keep intraoral incisions spotless and promote rapid healing.
First Review & Soft Food Transition
Facial swelling peaks around day 3 and rapidly diminishes. Jaw opening becomes smoother and pain-free.
Because titanium plates hold the bone rigidly, your mouth does not need to remain wired shut.
Progressive Bone Consolidation & Chewing
Fracture sites consolidate with primary bone healing. Full facial sensation gradually returns as nerve bruising subsides.
Avoid hard crunchy foods (nuts, tough meats, raw carrots) until week 6 bone union is confirmed.
Complete Remodeling & Full Facial Symmetry
X-rays confirm solid mineralized bone union. Titanium plates are imperceptible beneath facial skin.
Titanium mini-plates are permanent and biologically inert; they never need to be removed unless requested.
Recommended Best Practices (Do's)
- Rinse your mouth thoroughly with prescribed chlorhexidine mouthwash after every meal to keep intraoral sutures clean.
- Sleep with your head elevated on two pillows for the first 2 weeks to reduce facial puffiness.
- Strictly follow the soft food diet (khichdi, daliya, curd rice, soup) for the initial 4 to 6 weeks.
- Apply cold ice packs to cheek and jaw areas for 15 minutes at a time during the first 72 hours.
- Attend scheduled follow-up visits at Ruby Hall Clinic or Manipal Hospital Kharadi for bite checks.
Precautions & Safeguards (Don'ts)
- Do not chew hard, chewy, or crunchy foods (chapatis, crusty bread, tough meats, apples) for the first 6 weeks.
- Do not blow your nose forcefully if you have had eye socket (orbital) or cheekbone fractures.
- Do not smoke, vape, or chew tobacco/gutkha, as this severely impairs intraoral mucosal wound healing.
- Do not participate in contact sports (cricket, football, martial arts) for at least 8 to 12 weeks.
- Do not poke or brush vigorously against fresh intraoral stitches.
Frequently Asked Questions✦
Essential clinical answers on surgical safety, scars, and recovery in Pune.
Schedule Your Consultation with Dr. Chintan Gujarathi
Available for personal clinical consultations and surgical assessment at premier accredited tertiary hospitals in Pune: