Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
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The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics is concerned with the treatment of diseases and defects of hard tissues of teeth, specifically the restoration of the form, function and esthetics of those hard tissues. It also includes cosmetic and esthetic correction of teeth. Endodontics deals with root canal treatment, endodontic surgery and related treatments. In the present era, the world emphasis is on preservation with precision; hence these two specialities play a vital role in saving the natural tooth Of the Total OPD coming to Vydehi Institute of Dental Sciences & Research Centre, 80% report to the Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics for diagnosis and treatment of dental caries, tooth pain, food lodgement in tooth, tooth sensitivity, discoloured teeth, aesthetic restorations and root canal treatment.
The Various treatments performed in the Department include
- Amalgam restorations
- Composite restorations
- Glass ionomer restorations
- Vital pulp therapies
- Esthetic Dental procedures – Vital & Non Vital bleaching , Veneers
- Root canal treatment
- Treatment of failed root canal treatment
- Post Micro-endodontics restorations
- Surgical procedures involving the root canal
The Department of Conservative dentistry has grown in leaps and bounds since the inception of the dental college in 2003. The MDS course in department started in 2009 and is successfully.
The Department is one of the largest in the college and sprawls over almost 8000 square feet.
The department is equipped with the state of the art equipments and material. Treatment performed by students is supervised and guided by experienced faculty. The many of the clinical procedures are performed by the experienced staffs that have clinical expertise.
The Department is manned by dedicated teachers, actively involved in both teaching and clinical program. Continuing Dental education and hands on training programs are routinely conducted by the department for the benefit of private practitioners and fresh graduates.
Vision
Preserve natural teeth for life through excellence in education, research, and clinical care.
Mission
To train skilled clinicians, provide patient-centered conservative and endodontic treatment, and advance the specialty through research and innovation.
