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Research

Research Grants

Faculty

Dr.Nirupama D.N,Professor received  RGUHS faculty grant 2025-26(Ongoing)

Postgraduate

Dr.Vanisha Peddineni, Ist year MDS, received the ICMR Research Grant 2026–27 in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics under the guidance of Dr.Nirupama D.N.

Undergraduate

  • Ranitha Mukerje, III BDS, received the RGUHS Undergraduate Research Grant 2022–23in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics under the guidance of Dr.Nirupama D.N.
  • Neha Sandra, III BDS, received the RGUHS Undergraduate Research Grant 2023–24in Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics under the guidance of Dr.Nirupama D.N.

Research completed by PG’s

 

Batch 2009-2010

 

Dr.Nirupama D N Comparison of the efficacy of Ethylenediaminetetracetic acid and maleic acid in the removal of three calcium hydroxide intracanal dressings: A spiral CT volumetric analysis

Batch 2009-2010

 

Dr.Jaswanth Reddy Evaluation of void formation at the interface of posterior composite resin restoration & dentin surface by using microcomputed tomography – an invitro study

Batch 2010-2011

 

Dr.ShaminaPradhan Comparison of 4 reagents to evaluate dentinal permeability & their capability to occlude dentinal tubules in the management of dentinal hypersensitivity – an invitro study.

Batch 2010-2011

 

Dr.Sabeena Susan Thomas To compare the sealing ability of different root canal sealers in simulated lateral canals – an invitro study.

Batch 2011-2012

 

Dr. Sana Ali Invitro fracture resistance evaluation of three root canal instruments using simulated root canals

Batch 2011-2012

 

Dr HrishikeshSaoji Assessment of computer-controlled local anesthetic delivery system for pain control during restorative procedures: A randomized controlled trial

Batch 2012-2013

 

Dr.Ashok.K.B

 

Comparison of the effects of three whitening tooth paste on surface roughness and colour stability of a composite resin material – an invitro study

Batch 2012-2013

 

Dr.Manne.U.Swapna

 

Comparing microleakage of three bulk fill composites in class 2 cavities using confocal microscopy – an invitro study

Batch 2013-2014

 

Dr.Anitha

 

Incidence of apical crack initiation & propagation during the removal of root canal obturation material with three retreatment systems

Batch 2013-2014

 

Dr SravaniRudraraju

 

An vitro study to evaluate physical properties of two resin based materials used for the management of decalcified lesions

Batch 2014-2015

 

Dr.KanikaVarshneya

 

Invitro evaluation of bond strength & fracture site of simulated vertical root  fractures restored with two adhesive materials

Batch 2014-2015

 

Dr SruthyVelangupara

 

Invitro comparative study of three obturating materials on apical sealing ability & their effect on fracture toughness

Batch 2015-2016

 

Dr Ishita K L

 

ATP assay – a rapid method for detection of antibacterial efficacy of intra canal medicaments – an invivo study

Batch 2015-2016

 

Dr Princy Maria Philip

 

Compare the effects of conventional irrigants sodium hypochlorite & chlorhexidine with herbal extracts of cashew leaves, mango leaves &miswak sticks on the micro hardness & flexural strength of human dentine

Batch 2016-2017

 

Dr SrideviAaripaka

 

An invitro comparative evaluation of ion release, solubility, porosity & water sorption of MTA flow & MTA plus in two solvents

Batch 2016-2017

 

Dr Priyanka Prakash

 

An intro evaluation of fracture resistance of root filled premolar teeth, reinforced with & without interpenetrating network fibres & fibre-reinforcd composite in a mesio-occluso-distal preparation

Batch 2017-2018

 

Dr Amishi Parikh

 

Effect of matrix metalloproteinases inhibitors on the bond strength of tooth restored with composite – an invitro study

Batch 2017-2018

 

Dr Shirish Magadum Quantification of caries bacteria in chemico mechanically assisted step wise, conventional stepwise and direct complete caries excavation methods using adenosine triphosphate driven bioluminescence in adults- a clinical interventional study
Batch 2018-2019 Dr Naveen S Nair Association between periodontal defect and pulp volume using CBCT- A cross sectional study.

 

Batch 2018-2019

 

Dr Gagandeep Kaur Chadha

Evaluation & Comparison of color match between tooth remnant  &nanofilled/  nanohybrid  composite resins in class-iv restorations – randomized controlled tria

 

Batch 2019- 2020

 

Dr . Helen Thomas

1. Comparative evaluation of antifungal activity of sodium hypochlorite, calcium hypochlorite & modified salt solution associated with passive ultrasonic irrigation against candida albicans – an in invitro study
2. Shaping ability of 2 Off Centered continuous endodontic rotary files using CBCT : an in vitro study

 

Batch 2019- 2020

 

Dr.Minnuangel Thomas

1.Comparative evaluation of voids in Class II composite resin restorations using micro computed tomography-an-in-vitro study
2.In vitro comparative evaluation of efficiency of 3 different methods in terms of residual filling materials , preservation of root dentin during retreatment procedures in oval canals-A cone beam computed tomography analysis

 

Batch 2020- 2021

 

Dr.Sohail Yasin

Bioluminescence Assisted Evaluation of Canal Disinfection Using Endovac Irrigation System With 3 Different Irrigants – An Invitro Study

 

Batch 2020- 2021

 

Dr.Goutham Balakrishnan

Comparative Evaluation of Cuspal Deflection of Maxillary First Premolar Restored With Composite Restoration Using Different Insertion Techniques- An Invitro Study

 

Batch 2021- 2024

 

Dr.Ayisha Sharma

A Comparative Evaluation Of Shaping Ability,Canal Straightening And Preparation Time of Four Single File Systems In Simulated J Shaped Canals.

 

Batch 2021- 2024

 

Dr.Lahari A R

Comparison of Shade Match of Two Single And One Multishade Universal Composites Using Instrumental And Visual Techniques- An Invivo Study

 

Batch 2022-2025

 

Dr.Sneha Pk

Comparative Evaluation of Canal Centering Ability,Canal Transporatation And Remaining Dentin Thickness of Protaper Ultimate,Protaper Gold And Protaper Universal Systems Using Cone-Beam Computed Tomography(CBCT)-An Invitro Study.

 

Batch 2022- 2025

 

Dr.Pooja Rajshekhar Patil

Microcomputed Tomographic Study of Remaining Filling Materials of Three Sealers After Retreatment Supplemented With XP Endo Finisher R File- An Invitro Study

 

Batch 2023-2026

 

Dr.Ashiba

1.A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Assessment of The Efficacy of Xp-Endo Finisher, Laser Assisted And Passive Ultrasonic Irrigation Techniques On Removal of Two Different Intracanal Medicaments – An In-Vitro Study

 

  1. A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Assesment Of The Efficacy Of Laser Activated, Passive Ultrasonic And Xp-Endo Finisher File Irrigation Techniques In The Removal Of Intracanal Medicaments, Nitrofurantoin And Modified Triple Antibiotic Paste(Mtap) From The Root Canals- An In Vitro Study

 

Batch 2023-2026

 

Dr.Notu Sai Rama Sri

1.Comparative Evaluation Of Dentine Moisture Effect On Bond Strength And Adhesive Interface Of Two Epoxy Resin & Two Calcium Silicate Based Root Canal Sealers-An Invitro Study

2.Comparative Evaluation Of Dentine Moisture Effect On Bond Strength And Sealer Adaptation Of Three Different Endodontic Sealers Using Scanning Electron Microscope – An Invitro Study.

 

Batch 2023-2026

 

Dr.Ashiba

Dr.Notu Sai Rama Sri

To Compare And Evaluate The Functional Properties Of posterior Class 2 Composite Restorations Using 3 Different Matrix Systems: An In-Vivo Study.

 

Batch 2024-2027

 

Dr.Aishwarya

Dr.Pragnya

1.Comparative Evaluation Of The Pain At Site, Onset Of Action And Anesthetic Efficacy Of Conventional, Buffered, Precooled And Preheated Lidocaine In Patients With Symptomatic Irreversible Pulpitis: A Clinical Study

2.An In Vitro Comparative Evaluation Of Colour Stability And Surface Roughness Of Three Different Composite Resins When Immersed In Two Different Beverages And Extract Of Indian Maghai Paan

 

Ongoing Research Topics

 

Batch 2020- 2021 Dr.SohailYasin Bioluminescence assisted evaluation of canal disinfection using Endovac irrigation system with 3 different irrigants – an invitro study
Batch 2020- 2021 Dr.GouthamBalakrishnan Comparative evaluation of cuspal deflection of maxillary first premolar restored with composite restoration using different insertion techniques- an invitro study
Batch 2021- 2024 Dr.Ayisha A comparative evaluation of shaping ability,canal straightening and preparation time of four single file systems in simulated J shaped canals.
Batch 2021- 2024 Dr.Lahari Comparison of shade match of two single and one multishade universal composites using instrumental and visual techniques- an invivo study
Batch 2022-2025 DR.SNEHA PK Comparative evaluation of canal centering ability,canal transporatation and remaining dentin thickness of protaper ultimate,protaper gold and protaper universal systems using cone-beam computed tomography(CBCT)-an invitro study.
Batch 2022- 2025 DR.POOJA RAJSHEKHAR PATIL Microcomputed tomographic study of remaining filling materials of three sealers after retreatment supplemented with XP Endo finisher R file- an invitro study
Batch 2024-2025 Dr.Aishwarya Comparative Evaluation Of The Effect Of Immediate Dentin Sealing And Aging On The Microtensile Bond Strength Of Two Different Self Adhesive Resin Cements – An Invitro Study
Batch 2024-2025 Dr.Pragnya Evaluating The Efffect Of 3 Different Isolation Methods On Non-Carious Cervical Restorations: An In Vivo Split Mouth Prospective Study
Batch 2025-2026 Dr.Vanisha

 1. Comparative evaluation of the Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy in controlling Postoperative Pain following Single Visit Root Canal Treatment using AH Plus and Ceraseal Sealers: A Randomized Clinical Study

2. To Compare And Evaluate The Functional Properties Ofposterior Class 2 Composite Restorations Using 3 Different Matrix Systems : An In-Vivo Study.

Batch 2025-2026 Dr.Yashaswini
  1. Comparitive Evaluation Of The Sealing Ability Of Conventional Mta Powder/Liquid Form , Premixed Mta Putty , And Gel Gorm Of Mta In Simulated External Root Resorption Defects Under Blood Contaminated Condition: An Ex Vivo Study 
  2.  Comparative Clinical Evaluation Of Direct Composite Veneers, Indirect Composite Veneers, And Injectable Composite Veneers Using A Minimally Invasive Preparation Technique