Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge

About

Prosthodontics is that field of Dentistry pertaining to the restoration & maintenance of oral function, comfort, appearance & health of the patient by the restoration of natural Teeth and or replacement of missing teeth & craniofacial tissue with artificial substitutes.

The Department of Prosthodontics deals with a wide array of problems Encountered such as edentulism partial loss of teeth, Jaw joint problem and crippling Loss of craniofacial structures and are treated using modalities such as complete dentures, Fixed prosthesis, Maxillofacial Prosthesis & Dental and Maxillofacial implants.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION IN PROSTHODONTICS:

This program provides lectures , seminars, clinical experience and clinical teaching in the period of five year dental curriculum, Student are exposed to a wide range of patients with prosthetic problem and all student get extensive pre-clinical & clinical experience in the department. Clinical practice involves exposure to complete denture cases removable partial dentures & Introduction to fixed partial dentures.

POST GRADUATE EDUCATION IN PROSTHODONTICS :

  • This program provides seminars, workshops, clinical teaching, journal clubs, IDM, enrichment program, problem based learning, etc in the period of 3 years dental curriculum.

  • To train Specialists in Prosthodontics, who are skilled clinicians with a strong research back ground.

  • Continued advancement of knowledge in Prosthodontics through integration of basic and advanced sciences with clinical research.

  • Prepare students to develop ability in critical thinking and problem solving

Staff

Message from HOD

Welcome to the Prosthodontics Department at Sri Siddhartha dental college & Hospital. Being a clinical specialty, we are part of the academics as well as patient care through university of Sri Siddhartha Academy Of Higher Education. The department includes outpatient department as well as fully equipped prosthetic and ceramic laboratory.

The department deals with various types of treatments including Complete Dentures, Removable Partial Dentures, Fixed Partial Dentures, Implantology, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics & Full mouth rehabilitation and Temporo- Mandibular disorders

We as a department envision developing ourselves into a flourishing dental prosthetic healthcare facility. We aim to train our students so that they can compete anywhere in the world with their counterparts.

Our teaching faculties are Competent, dedicated and friendly. We welcome all the aspiring students to do their Bachelor in Dental Surgery and Post graduation in Prosthodontics at the Sri Siddhartha dental; college & hospital.

Dr. Padmaja S.
Professor & Head

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