Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

About Department

Conservative Dentistry focuses on dealing with the art and science of the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of teeth defect that does not require full coverage restorations for correction.

Treatment plans will be followed for the restoration of proper tooth form, function and aesthetics while also maintaining the physiological integrity of the teeth in a good relationship with adjacent hard and soft tissues. The entire process is done to enhance the general health and welfare of the patients.

Goal

The goal of the undergraduate curriculum in this subject is to impart knowledge regarding

Highlights
  • The basic biology, pathophysiology and clinical presentation of the carious and non-carious diseases.
  • The planning of treatment protocols based on the finding from various diagnostic tools.
  • The understanding of the instruments, equipment and the materials that are needed to restore the lost tooth structure.
  • Execution of the treatment plan using various restorative modalities and materials based on minimal invasive philosophy.
  • The recognition and identification of caries risk individuals using caries risk assessment protocols and institutional diseases and preventive measures as a main part of treatment option.
    • ENDODONTICS is the subject that deals with art and science of diagnosis treatment and prognosis of pulpally compromised teeth.
    • The goal of the undergraduate curriculum is the subject is to impart knowledge regarding:
  • The basic pathophysiology and clinical presentation of all the pulpal and periapical disease caused by carious or a non-carious disfigurement.
  • The planning of treatment protocols based on the findings from various diagnostic tools.
  • The execution of non-surgical or surgical treatment using various endodontic material and modalities.
  • Rationale in various steps in root canal therapy, the material and instruments that are used in these steps.