Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

This department specializes in the preservation, restoration, and rehabilitation of damaged teeth. It primarily deals with treating carious (decayed) and fractured teeth to restore their natural function and aesthetics. The goal is to conserve as much of the natural tooth structure as possible while providing effective treatment.

Conservative Dentistry

Conservative dentistry focuses on the treatment and rehabilitation of diseased, defective, or fractured teeth. It covers a wide range of services including:

• Restorations using materials like composite resins and metal ceramics to repair cavities and tooth damage

• Cosmetic and aesthetic corrections such as tooth reshaping, whitening, and veneers to improve the appearance of teeth

• Management of dentin hypersensitivity, which helps patients suffering from tooth sensitivity to hot, cold, or sweet stimuli

• Treatment of traumatic dental injuries and replacement of defective restorations

Endodontics

Endodontics is concerned with the internal health of the tooth, focusing on the pulp and root canal system. Key services include:

• Root canal treatment to save teeth affected by deep decay or infection

• Regenerative endodontics, an emerging field that aims to regenerate damaged pulp tissue, offering new hope for saving immature teeth

• Periapical surgeries to treat infections or lesions at the root tip that cannot be managed with conventional root canal therapy

Laboratory and Training Facilities

The department boasts its own dedicated laboratory for the fabrication of metal ceramic restorations, ensuring high-quality crowns and bridges with precise fit and durability.

For training future dentists, pre-clinical education is provided using phantom heads (typhodonts) where students practice procedures with advanced dental equipment such as micro-motors and airotors. This hands-on training ensures proficiency before clinical exposure.

Patient Care and Technology

The department integrates modern materials and technology to provide durable, aesthetically pleasing, and biocompatible restorations. Patient comfort and education are priorities, with tailored treatment plans designed to preserve natural teeth and improve oral health.