Department Of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics

About The Subject
The Department of Orthodontics and dentofacialorthopedicsis one of most recognized speciality in Dentistry. Orthodontics is a specialty of dentistry that deals with the diagnosis, prevention and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws. It can also focus on modifying facial growth, known as dentofacialorthopaedics. Correction of developmental and acquired defects of the jaws and teeth are corrected through the use of various removable and fixed appliances.
Faculty List
Faculty Name | Designation |
Dr. Mohammed Khalid | Professor& Head |
Dr.Amarnath Biradar | Reader |
Dr. Suresh Kumar K. | Senior Lecturer |
Dr. Kailash L Rathi | Senior Lecturer |
Dr.Sonali Rathore | Senior Lecturer |
Teaching Methods
Theory
Didactic Lectures
Student seminars
Clinical discussions
Practical/Clinical Skill
Preclinical orthodontics: Wire bending exercises for different removable appliances
Chairside discussions: Case history discussions and diagnosis.
Treatment Rendered in our Department
Treatment option
- Begg’s appliance
- Pre-adjusted edgewise appliances
- Ceramic braces
- Myofunctional appliances
- Surgical planning of cases requiring orthognantic surgery and follow up of the same
- Micro implant based orthodontics.