Representative research interests in the department include recent advances in maxillofacial trauma and reconstructive surgeries.

Case of Pleomorphic Adenoma of the right palate seen in Jan 2016.

Faculty of Research Interests:

• Dr. Vishal Dang – Candidal Load and Typing in oral mucosal disease, epidemiology of oral mucosal lesions/conditions in Haryana, Quid induced Lichenoid reactions, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in the treatment of radiation induced xerostomia, bisphosphonate induced changes in the jaw bone (ongoing), follow up of lycopene treated and surgically excised/lycopene treated oral leukoplakia (ongoing).
• Dr. Neelkamal Sharda – Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis, Oral Sub mucous Fibrosis
• Dr Natalia Desilva – Epidermolysis Bullosa
• Dr. Priyanka Kant – Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
• Dr. Swati Garg- Forensic Odontology.

Research Projects:

• Dr. Neha Aggarwal– Micronuclei in the oral mucosa as a measure of genotoxic damage in dental radiography.(completed)
• Dr. Shruti Anand– Prevalence of ponticulus posticus in Indian orthodontic patients.(completed)
• Dr. Suruchi Bajaj– Prevalence of retromolar canal and foramen in the mandible using cone beam computed tomography study.(completed)
• Dr. Aparna Sharma– Evaluation of relationship of maxillary posterior teeth, maxillary intraosseous canal and maxillary antrum floor using cone beam computed tomography.(completed)
• Dr. Meelu Lamba– Gustatory functions in patients with type II diabetes mellitus(completed)
• Dr. Sonam Barwar– Micronuclei in oral mucosa and in peripheral blood of tobacco users.(completed)
• Dr. Anusha Yadav– Assessment of inferior alveolar nerve canal and incisive foramen using cone beam computed tomography.(ongoing)
• Dr. Priya Mamachan– Evaluation of salivary flow rate and gustatory function in postmenopausal women.(ongoing)
• Dr Fatima Jameela: A morphometric analysis of nasopalatine canal and incisive foramen in an adult population-A cone beam computed tomography study.(ongoing)
• Dr Himanshu Govil: Age estimation using tooth pulp and tooth volume ratio of permanent maxillary canine: A cone beam computed tomography study.(ongoing)
• Dr K Sathya: To determine the relationship between lingual and sublingual varicosities and hypertension- A cross-sectional study.(ongoing)

Oral cancer has a very high incidence in this part of the country because of tobacco use. The overall prognosis of this disease is poor, but is highly curable if diagnosed and treated early. Our emphasis is on “research for early diagnosis” which will help clinicians in their treatment planning and providing better patient care.

Forensic Odontology:

Forensic odontology is a major branch of forensic science, as dental tissues are the strongest tissues in the human body and therefore their characteristics remain unchanged even after long periods of stay in extreme environments:the teeth can often survive long periods of immersion under water, burial under soil, fire, exposure to biological agents in the natural environment. Thus, the importance of dental identification is increasing year by year. Oral pathologists have a major responsibility in the development of this science. The updated current dental curriculum in India includes forensic odontology in the undergraduate and postgraduate syllabus and constitutes a major portion of the subject of oral pathology.

The department is well equipped with advanced surgical equipments like microsurgical loupes, electrocautery and laser. Laser assisted procedures are being practiced.

The newer research horizons are being explored constantly using multidisciplinary approaches.

Representative research interests in the department include periodontal regeneration, preventive science and epidemiological studies.

Implant dentistry:

Implant dentistry curriculum provides post graduates with fundamentals regarding the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment planning. Inter-departmental patient management is promoted with emphasis on surgical placement of implants and post-surgical maintenance .

The Department encourages faculty and students to pursue academic research on various areas to create environment for higher learning and preparing students for presenting there observation at scientific conferences and symposiums. The faculty is highly research oriented with interests in areas like Dentofacial Orthopedics, Micro-implants, Lasers in Orthodontics, Invisible Orthodontics and newer diagnostic aids. The faculty has publications in reputed International & National scientific Journals.

Current Areas Of Research

Postgraduate student research:

2019 MDS batch

• Comparison of initial stress and displacement of a vertically displaced canine using conventional and piggyback technique-a finite element study
• Evaluation and comparison of the effects of various long term storage conditions on the properties of odthodontic modules

• Comparison of temperature changes in pulp using monophasic led curing unit at different exposure times – an in-vivo study.

2018 MDS batch

• Perception of facial attractiveness determined by facial angles and smile in photographs of self and model : a study amongst laypersons, dentists and orthodontists.
• Comparative evaluation of t-loop with different amount of pre activation curvatures in lingual orthodontics- a finite element study
• Evaluation of temperature rise in pulp during various interproximal enamel reduction techniques- an in vivo study.

2017 MDS batch

• Comparative evaluation of 0.12% chlorhexidine gluconate,2% sodium fluoride & herbal mouthwash on the mechanical properties of elastomeric modules at different intervals of time-an in vitro study.
• Evaluation & comparison of stresses developed on the maxillary anterior teeth region and mini-implant site during intrusion using single and two mini-implants with varying alveolar bone loss levels-a finite element study
• Comparative evaluation of altered gingival characteristics on smile esthetics by laypersons,dentists & orthodontists

2016 MDS batch

• Mathamatical corelation of measured arch parimeter with calculated arch perimeter using ramanujan’s equation for ellipse.
• Evaluation of the effect of the powered tooth brush on the rate of orthodontic tooth movement.

2015 MDS batch

• To compare the efficacy of canine retraction and its effect on molar anchorage using various methods on two cross section of wires.
• To evaluate the cellular alterations in the buccal mucosa adjacent to self-ligating brackets- A Cytomorphometric study
• Evaluation of HBN angle as an indicator of Anteroposterior Skeletal dysplasia in North Indian Adults.

2014 MDS batch

• Comparison of bracket transfer accuracy of two indirect bonding techniques.
• An in-vitro evaluation of shear bond strength of lingual   brackets bonded with komori kommon base technique using two different bonding adhesives.
• An in-vitro evaluation of shear bond strength of orthodontic brackets bonded to different provisional crown material using different surface treatment.

2013 MDS batch

• An in vitro evaluation of shear bond strength of custom designed Cad-Cam Lingual brackets vs Stb lingual brackets.
• An in-vitro evaluation of primary stability of two titanium mini-implants using Resonance Frequency Analysis.
• The effect of bleaching on shear bond strength of ceramic brackets bonded using fluoride releasing glass ionomer adhesive v/s conventional light cured adhesive – an in vitro study.

2012 MDS batch

• A CBCT evaluation of External apical root resorption in anterior teeth in Orthdodontics treated with sliding mechanics in comparison with Loop mechanics.
• Evaluation of W angle as an indicator of AP skeletal Dysplasia in North Indian population.
• Evaluation of effectiveness of Diode (810 nm) laser in preventing rotational relapse in Orthodontically corrected teeth by laser assisted circuferential supracrestal fibrotomy-a clinical in vivo assessment.