Dr. Aftab Azam

Professor

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Teaching Experience:15 years
QualificationMDS

Introduction and Education

Completed BDS from VS Dental College, Bangalore, Karnataka in the year 2001. Completed MDS from Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davengere, Karnataka in 2006.

Expertise and Thrust Area

ORTHOGNATHIC SURGERY

Orthognathic surgery, commonly known as jaw surgery, is done to correct the irregularities of the jaw bones and realign the jaws and teeth to improve the way they work, and enhance the facial appearance. Orthodontics is performed to straighten the teeth, and the corrective jaw surgery is performed to reposition a misaligned jaw. The surgery is appropriate after growth stops, usually around ages 1...