Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

Department of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics


Vision

To be a beacon of leading edge orthodontic and community service to satisfy the current and future orthodontic needs of the community. To maintain the department of orthodontics as a world leader in academic orthodontics through excellence in our teaching, research, service & patient care program

Mission

To prepare students for community based or academic practice who demonstrate excellence in their practice and leadership in their profession and community. To serve the community with innovative services and forward thinking approach by adopting to the changing orthodontic needs

Programs

  • Comprehensive undergraduate teaching program as per DCI regulations
  • Comprehensive 3 years of Postgraduate teaching program as per DCI regulations

Staff

Research Thrust areas :

  • Finite Element Method studies in orthodontics
  • Nanotechnology in orthodontics
  • Advanced diagnostic aids
  • Distraction osteogenesis and surgical orthodontics
  • Skeletal anchorage system
  • Clear Aligners therapy in orthodontics

Services Offered :

  • Preventive orthodontics
  • Interceptive orthodontics
  • Corrective orthodontics
  • Removable appliance Mechanotherapy
  • Functional jaw orthopedics
  • Removable orthopedic appliance
  • Fixed orthopedic appliance
  • Fixed Mechanotherapy
  • Self ligating brackets
  • Temporary Anchorage Devices
  • Invisible Aligners
  • Surgical orthodontics
  • Corticotomy
  • Distraction Osteogenesis
  • Surgical Jaw corrections