CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS
The specialization of Conservative Dentistry deals with the treatment of carious, malformed, fractured or discoloured teeth as well as aesthetic correction of teeth. Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp tissues within the roots of a tooth. Endodontic treatment, or root canal treatment, treats the soft pulp tissue inside the tooth. The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics caters to a huge patient load and is a primary discipline that is involved in the management of pain by rendering treatment to various dental diseases involving the tooth structure and its associated tissue to restore the form and function of the oral cavity.
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19
Total Faculty
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18
MDS Faculty
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8
Postgraduate Seats
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110+
Postgraduate Alumni
Infrastructure
Total Clinical area of about 9037sq.ft equipped with fully equipped dental chair units. Boosts of a separate area for preclinical and laboratory work. The additional infrastructure and equipment include:
Separate simulation laboratory for UG and PG students consisting of 84 simulators.
Endodontic surgery speciality clinic with dental operating microscope.
Separate X-ray unit with Digital Radiographic sensors for UG, PG, Interns and faculty.
Separate Clinical area for UG students, PG students and Faculty with Endomotors.
Apex locators
Modern obturating equipment
Dental Loupes
Retreatment kits
Ultrasonic scaler and endo tips
Automatic shade selection equipment/h4>
VITA easy shade guide
Handpiece sterilizer
Irrigation systems
Caries Scan Pro
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Research
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3
PhD Guide
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2
PhD Scholars
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1
Startups
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59+
Research Publication in Last 5 Years
The department is well-recognized for its achievements in the field of research, focusing on research-thrust areas like
Incorporating nanotechnology in root canal irrigants
Nanohydroxyapatite on remineralization of early caries lesion
CLINICAL TRAINING AND PATIENT CARE
Undergraduate clinical trainingincludes diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of defects of teeth and the use of the latest esthetic materials like composite materials.
The postgraduate clinical curriculum includes case discussions, Endodontic treatment, Post & core treatment, Regenerative procedures and Endodontic surgeries of permanent teeth using a Dental Operating Microscope. Restoration of teeth using indirect restoration such as Inlay, Onlay, Overlays and Endocrowns. Preparation and restoration of teeth for full coverage crown and veneer. In addition, they have to post in the centre for advanced clinic and peripheral postings where they can treat camp patients. This gives them experience in real clinical setting and enhances their patient management skills.
