Dept. of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

Conservative Dentistry is the branch of Dentistry which is concerned with the conservation of teeth in the mouth. It embraces the practice of operative Dentistry and Endodontics, and includes various kinds of direct and indirect restorations of individual teeth in the mouth. The department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics at Mahatma Gandhi Dental College caters to graduate students at the school and offers a postgraduate programme leading to a master of dental surgery.

Primary goal of Department of Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of sequelae of dental caries and includes the techniques and procedures to restore the teeth to full function & appearance in an aesthetically pleasing manner with as little loss of healthy tooth structure as possible. It also involves performing root canal treatment and associated surgical procedures to rid the tooth of its offending malady The treatment provided include various fillings (Silver & Tooth Coloured), Pin retained restorations,Inlays,Onlays, Laminates,Veeners, Root canal treatment, surgical endodontics (Hemisection, Radisection, Apicectomy), Restoration of Endodontically Treated Teeth, bleaching, & management of traumatized teeth.

The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is situated in right and left wing of the college on the first floor. The department has Four sections; one Preclinical Lab, one Clinical Lab & two clinical Sections :one for undergraduate students where in the basic treatment procedures are done and one for postgraduate students where in all advanced treatments are given, The Department has well equipped isolated operatory for surgical endodontic procedures as well

The Department has state of the art equipment which include Digital radiography & Intraoral imaging,apex locators, thermo-plastisized G.P system, Endomotor, Bleaching light. A fully installed Casting unit and restorative Dental Laboratory capable of doing specialised laboratory work The most important aspect is that the Department has enthusiastic, highly qualified, dedicated staff. The expertise and clinical experience of staff is par excellence. The main concern of the department is satisfaction of the patients. The department is always on a progressing front as far as quality of the treatment rendered to the patients is concerned

Teaching Module

Pre-Clinical – The department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics gives training to Second year BDS students in the pre-clinical laboratory which is equipped with 40 “phantom” heads. The Students are exposed to various aspects of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics theoretically and the skills of the students are honed on these simulated patients before they take on the real patients in the Third year.

Clinical – The clinical programs spread over 2 years i.e. Third and Final year BDS wherein intensive clinical coaching is given consisting of variety of fillings and root canal treatment. Students are also given consultant demonstration of newer gadgets and techniques. Also they get to see and use assortments of restorative materials. Apart from the clinical training, the students thirst for acquiring knowledge is fulfilled by the department library, internet, museum, charts etc. All the lectures are delivered with excellent audio-video support. Seminars and tutorials are conducted for Final year BDS students to improve their vocational qualities.

The Department admits 5 PG students each year. The “Masters” Programme extends to 3 years. During the 1st year students have to work on phantom heads to recoup their skills. Stressing on the quality work, all the exercises beginning with simple amalgam fillings to complicated post-core preparations are taught on the phantom heads. More stress is given on allied basic medical and dental sciences. The PG students are also expected to write a Library Thesis which enables them to prepare themselves for Final Thesis. Equipped with their laptops the students are encouraged to present their seminars on the LCD Projector. During this period the students are also trained to deliver lectures to the undergrads.
During 2nd and 3rd year the clinical training intensifies, the students have to deal with a variety of simple to complicated cases. They have to try every technique in the book and record their achievements in a log-book. They have to complete their Final thesis work by the end of 2nd year and start preparing for the Final Examination. The final examination consists of 4 written papers and 2 day clinical examination culminating in “Grand Viva-Voce”.

Effect of fibre nets and flowable resin lining on micro leakage in class II adhesive restorations – An In-Vitro study.
• Evaluation of apical sealing ability of cold lateral compaction, elements Obturation-continuous wave compaction, thermafil and calamus root canal filling techniques using dye penetration- An In-Vitro study.
• Comparative Evaluation of Three Ni-Ti Re-Treatment Rotary Instruments & H- File for Removal of Gutta- Percha & AH Plus Sealer- An In-Vitro study.
• The effect of working length and root canal preparation technique on crack development in the apical root canal wall an In-Vitro study.
• Volumetric analysis of root filling with Cold Lateral Compaction, Obtura II, Thermafil and Calamus using Spiral computed tomography: An In-Vitro study.
• Evaluation of root canal preparation by using three different rotary system and hand Ni-Ti by cone beam computed tomography: An In-Vitro study.
• A comparative assessment of dentinal micro cracks after root canal preparation with hand rotary and reciprocating instrumentation: An –In Vitro study.
• Evaluation of micro leakage & voids in class V cavities with self-adhesive composites, silorane composites & various nano filled composites bonded with self-etching primers & total etch adhesives. An-In Vitro study.
• Bond Strength of Light Activated Glass Ionomer with Different Conditioners on Human Dentin. An –In Vitro study.
• Scanning Electron Microscope evaluation of smear layer formation after using four different Ni - Ti rotary instruments - An in Vitro study.
• In vitro evaluation of loss of working length, apical transportation and change in canal curvature in root canals instrumented with five different NiTi instruments.
• Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with different types of post: carbon fiber post, glass fiber post and dentin post - An in vitro study.
• Evaluation of fracture resistance re attached incisal fragments using different materials and techniques - An in vitro study.
• The effect of multiple autoclave cycles on the surface of rotary nickel-titanium files: An atomic force microscopy study.
• Comparative evaluation of torque exerted by two different continuous and reciprocating motion file systems: An in vitro study.
• Evaluation of biologic debris on endodontic instruments after cleaning and sterilization procedures - An in vitro study.
• Post-operative pain after single vs multiple visit root canal treatment in anterior teeth - An in vivo study.
• Comparison of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with silver amalgam, dual cure composite, fiber reinforced composite and bulk fill composite with and without crown: An In-Vitro Study.
• In-Vitro comparison of sealing ability of mineral tri oxide sealer, bio-ceramic sealer, resin sealer, calcium hydroxide sealer and epiphany.
• Comparative evaluation of ever stick Ribbond and fibre post on fracture resistance of maxillary incisors with two fracture patterns: An In-Vitro study.
• Effect of Desensitizing Toothpaste and LASER on Bond Strength of Resin Composites to Dentin: An In-Vitro Study.
• The effect of using RC Prep during root canal preparation on the incidence of dentinal defects: An In-Vitro Study.

• Labomed Micro-endodontic Scholarship to Dr. Parag Srivastav, in February 2018.
• Best paper award to Dr. Abhilasha Dixit and Dr. Akshay arya at specialty conference at Ahemdabad, November 2017.
• Outstanding dentist award by IDA at Dentist day celebration to Dr. Harshit, Dr. Ashwini and Dr. Prachi, March 2017.
• Dr. Aseem awarded certificate of appreciation at 7th 3M PG Convention in Bangalore.
• Best paper award to Dr. Parag Srivastav at National Conference, Kolkata, November 2016.