Prosthodontics and Crown &Bridge

Our vision is to serve patients with prosthetic needs in oral and maxillofacial region involving functional and esthetic requirements, utilizing the resource and newer advanced technology and train students par excellence in the field of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge.

Department scope

The department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge offers diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of oral function while ensuring comfort, appearance and health of patients with clinical condition associated with missing or deficient teeth. It specializes in implant, aesthetic and reconstruction dentistry. The department focuses not just on patients care but also gives equal emphasis on innovative teaching methodologies and research.

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Services Offered

Removable Prosthodontics - Complete, Partial and Immediate Dentures
Crowns , All Ceramic Prosthesis , Nickel chrome, Metal ceramic Restoration
Tooth Replacement With Bridges, Implants and Post & Core,
Treatment of Discolored Teeth
Implant prosthesis
Post Cancer Treatment / Obturators

Maxillofacial prosthesis
Splint or night guard for Bruxism and TMD
Cosmetic dentistry
Full mouth Rehabilitation
Injection molded Flexible Prosthesis

Center of Activity

Centre for Balanced complete denture prosthesis and Neutral Zone is equipped to provide care for patients with the entire dentition missing and also associated structures of the maxillae or mandible. On an average, a normal individual makes masticatory tooth contact only for 10 minutes in one full day compared to 4 hours of total tooth contact during other functions. So, for these 4 hours of tooth contact, balanced occlusion is important to maintain the stability of the denture. The centre has access to resources such as operating room, laboratory and variety of highly specialized instruments. It is one of the specialization where completely edentulous patient comprises realization of bilateral simultaneous tooth contacts at the same time. Bilateral simultaneous contact help to seat the denture in a stable position during mastication, swallowing and maintain retention and stability of the denture and the health of the oral tissues.

When patients cannot undergo an implant over denture therapy due to medical and dental contraindications, the neutral zone technique provides an alternative, time-saving, and relatively simple way to obtain a favourable result. The neutral zone technique for denture fabrication has an advantage that it stabilizes the denture with the surrounding soft tissues, instead of being dislodged by them. Retention and stability of dentures are greatly improved, especially in the severely atrophic ridges.

Especially the elderly have both greatest level of need of prosthodontic service. Age is not a contraindication to complex prosthodontic treatment so patients with advanced age will appreciate the aesthetic and functional advantages. Thus, modification to standard procedures within the limits of medical, functional and psychological status can make the treatment success

Latest Technology addition to the Department/Advanced facility available

Titanium Casting Machine
All ceramic Furnace
Injection Moulding Unit

Academics

Department has qualified and well trained staff serving the institution for more than a decade of which few are pursuing their PhD. The faculties and postgraduates have published research papers and also have authored books apart from delivering lectures and winning awards in scientific paper presentations at both national and international conferences. The staff are elated and proud to handle classes from 1st BDS to 4th BDS and Interns.

Undergraduate and postgraduates practice conventional methods of complete and removable denture fabrication, catering to the curriculum prescription. Posts graduates are also extending services towards maxillofacial and implant treatment to the patients. Seminar journal clubs, case discussion, clinical demonstration on a regular feature of UG /PG teaching learning activity.

Social responsibility

Contributing to the social service, our faculty and PG students visit Suttur dental unit for Prosthodontic speciality treatment regularly. Also the department takes active part in the Karanataka Government initiative 'Dhantha bhagya' scheme and provides dentures to deserving patients.

Future Plan

To enhance the laboratory facilities and train technicians to cater to the needs by using latest technologies.
To increase the research activities
To introduce patient centric initiatives/units
To participate in both state and central government initiative for dental health care.