The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics is your partner in crafting a beautiful and functional smile. We utilize advanced technology like 3D scans and digital X-rays to design personalized treatment plans, offering options like traditional braces, clear aligners, and even functional appliances for young patients. Our focus extends beyond aesthetics – we ensure proper bite function and a balanced smile that complements your features. We believe a straight smile goes beyond looks; it boosts confidence, improves oral health by making teeth easier to clean, and enhances chewing and speech. Orthodontic treatment is an investment in your long-term well-being, and our department is here to guide you every step of the way, from diagnosis to post-treatment retainers for a lifetime of smiles.
Orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics are the dream team for your smile. Orthodontics acts like a skilled architect, using braces and aligners to meticulously move teeth into their ideal positions for a straighter, more aesthetically pleasing smile, and addressing minor jaw issues. Dentofacial orthopedics, on the other hand, is the foundation contractor. It focuses on guiding jawbone growth, especially in young patients, using specialized appliances to create space for erupting teeth or correct significant jaw discrepancies that braces can't handle alone. In some cases, it might even collaborate with surgery for complex corrections. By working together, they create beautiful smiles not just by straightening teeth, but by ensuring proper jaw development and bite function, leading to a lifetime of oral health and confidence.
A career in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics offers a rewarding path for dentists passionate about creating beautiful smiles and achieving optimal oral health.
High Demand and Strong Earnings: Orthodontists are in high demand due to a growing focus on aesthetics and the increasing popularity of clear aligner therapy. This translates to excellent job security and competitive compensation.
Artistic and Technical Blend: This field combines artistic vision for creating aesthetically pleasing smiles with the technical expertise of manipulating tooth movement and jaw development.
Making a Difference: Witnessing the transformation in your patients' smiles and confidence is incredibly rewarding. You'll help them achieve not only a more attractive smile, but also improved oral health and function.
Diverse Practice Options: You can choose to work in a private practice, a hospital setting, or even an academic environment. Orthodontic practices sometimes cater to specific age groups (adults vs. children), allowing you to tailor your practice to your interests.
Continuous Learning and Innovation: Orthodontics is a rapidly evolving field with advancements in technology and treatment options. You'll have opportunities to stay updated on the latest techniques, ensuring you provide the best possible care for your patients.
Vision:
To transform smiles and facial harmony through excellence in orthodontics and growth-
modifying care.
Mission:
Provide comprehensive orthodontic solutions using advanced techniques.
Train students in traditional and digital orthodontics.
Research biomechanics, materials, and innovations in orthodontic appliances.
Core Values:
Excellence • Innovation • Precision • Aesthetics • Patient satisfaction
On completion of the undergraduate training programme the graduate should:
➢ Understand about normal growth and development of facial skeleton and dentition.
➢ Be able to pinpoint aberrations in growth process both dental and skeletal and plan
necessary treatment
➢ Be able to diagnose the various malocclusion categories
➢ Be able to motivate and explain to the patient and parent/guardian about the
necessity of treatment
➢ Be able to plan and execute preventive orthodontics (space maintainers or space
regainers)
➢ Be able to plan and execute interceptive orthodontics (habit breaking appliances)
➢ Be able to manage treatment of simple malocclusion such as anterior spacing using
removable appliances
➢ Be able to handle delivery and activation of removable orthodontic/myofacial
appliances.
➢ Be able to diagnose and appropriately refer patients with complex malocclusion to
the specialist.
Knowledge and understanding of Instruments & Materials used in Orthodontics.
2. Understand the impact of Growth & development of craniofacial structures, dental
arches / occlusion and predict their impact on malocclusion.
3. Etiology of various malocclusions, diagnostic aids used and the principles used in the
treatment planning of the malocclusions.
4. Knowledge about the biology and biomechanics behind the orthodontic tooth
movement.
5. Able to communicate with patients, in diagnosing various skeletal and dental
malocclusions, self correctinganomalies, TMJ conditions, deformingHabits andother
craniofacialdeformities.
6. Should be competent in interpreting an OPG, cephalograms for diagnosis of
malocclusions,assessthegrowthstatusanddentaleruptivestatus
