Faculty

Introduction and Education

Dr. Sapna Tandon is a dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgeon with expertise in complex maxillofacial trauma,orthognathic  surgeries,hair transplantation, and facial aesthetic procedures. Her educational background includes an MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and a BDS in General Dentistry. With over eight years of professional experience, she has served as a Senior Resident at the Trauma Centre, Institute of Medical Sciences, BHU, and as an Associate Professor at different prestigious institutions.

Achievements:

Fellowships in Orthognathic Surgery and Hair Transplant.

Certified in Advanced Trauma Life Support, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, and Basic Life Support.

Skills:

Diagnosis & Treatment Planning: Comprehensive evaluation of maxillofacial disorders and creating tailored treatment strategies.

Facial Trauma Management: Skilled in handling facial fractures, lacerations, and soft-tissue injuries.

Orthognathic Surgery: Expertise in corrective jaw surgeries for facial deformities and malocclusion.

TMJ Surgery: Specializes in managing temporomandibular joint disorders and performing surgical interventions.

Hair Transplant Procedures: Proficient in advanced follicular unit extraction and transplantation techniques.

Facial Aesthetic Surgery: Skilled in performing procedures to enhance facial aesthetics and reconstructive surgeries.

Oncosurgery Reconstructions: Management of oral cancers with reconstructive surgeries for functional and aesthetic restoration.

Implantology: Expertise in dental implants and associated bone grafting procedures.

Oral Submucous Fibrosis Treatment: Experience in minimally invasive and surgical management for this condition.

Sinus Lift Procedures: Both direct and indirect sinus augmentation for dental implants.

Cyst and Tumor Management: Expertise in enucleation, apicoectomy, and cryosurgery for oral pathologies.

Advanced Bone Grafting: Alveolar grafting for cleft palate patients and complex cases.

Research and Publications:

She is a lifetime member of the association of oral and maxillofacial surgeons of India (AOMSI) and has served as a reviewer for public journals 

She is co author in the book of neuralgias of orofacial region, advanced trauma life support, management of medically compromised patients in oral and maxillofacial surgery, coagulopathies in oral maxillofacial surgery, bone augmentation chronicles; techniques and application in implant surgery 

Advances in maxillofacial trauma management, including innovative techniques for facial reconstruction.

Investigating outcomes of orthognathic surgeries and their impact on aesthetics and functionality.

Study of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and novel surgical approaches for effective management.

Exploration of oncological reconstructions in oral and maxillofacial surgery to improve patient quality of life.

Analysis of oral squamous cell carcinoma outcomes and their predictors.

Techniques and success rates of hair transplantation and other facial aesthetic surgeries.

Surgical management of odontogenic cysts and tumors, focusing on recurrence and prognosis.

Selected Publications:

Management of Trigeminal Neuralgia by Peripheral Neurectomy - National Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2023.

Recurrence and Prognosticators of Reoccurrence in Odontogenic Keratocyst of Jaw - Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2023.

Predictor of Extracapsular Spread in T1/T2 Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Study - Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 2022.

Sandwich Osteotomy with Interpositional Graft for Vertical Augmentation of Mandible - Meta-analysis, National Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2022.

Classification of Impacted Mandibular Third Molar - Chapter contribution in Book: Transalveolar Extraction of Mandibular Third Molar, 2022.

Use of Versatile Buccinator Myomucosal Flap in Palatal Defect Reconstruction - Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2021.

Role of Sclerotherapy in Management of Vascular Malformation in Maxillofacial Region - National Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2017.

Orofacial Cysticercosis: Report of a Rare Case with Literature Review - National Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery, 2016.

Ongoing Research:

Developing guidelines for the management of complex zygomatic fractures with advanced surgical tools.

Meta-analysis of surgical outcomes for mandibular condylar fractures.

Innovations in minimally invasive techniques for facial aesthetic surgeries.

Long-term prognosis and patient-reported outcomes for advanced oral cancer surgeries.

Dr. Tandon is recognized for her precision and patient-centered approach, contributing to improving patients' quality of life through advanced surgical techniques.