Affiliated to NTR University, Recognized by the Dental Council of India (DCI)
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
Overview
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in KIMS was established in 2014. The Department offers undergraduate(BDS) and a three-year post-graduate (MDS) program which was started in 2020, accredited by the Dental Council of India.
Our doctors and support staff strive to provide quality care for correction of for irregularly placed teeth and excellent education eco-system for our Under-Graduate students, Interns and Post-Graduate students alike. The students in our department treat a wide range of clinical cases under the supervision of faculty who are experienced in the field of Orthodontics.
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in KIMS Dental College is equipped with the state of art facilities which provide modern treatment techniques for individuals seeking Orthodontic correction. The speciality is concerned with facial growth, developing dentition and occlusion, prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies. surgeries.
The department also deals with the Orthodontic management of patients with dentofacial deformities encompassing skeletal malocclusions, craniofacial deformities, and cleft lip and palate with a variety of treatment protocols with modern outlook. The undergraduates are trained in basic wire bending skills, orthodontic diagnosis, case selection, removable appliance fabrication and management of simple malocclusions.
Postgraduates are trained to impart comprehensive care which includes growth modulation, fixed appliance treatment, surgical cases, management of TMJ disorders and Orthodontic management of orthognathic surgical cases.
Objectives
(P.G) PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
- To teach applied aspects of basic sciences relevant to speciality.
- To take a proper clinical history, examine the patient, perform essential diagnostic procedures and order relevant tests and interpret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis about the condition formulate and excecute the treatment for correction of malocclusion and dentofacial deformity.
- To undertake audit, use information technology and carry out research in both basic and clinical area with the aim of publishing or presenting the work at various scientific gatherings.
- Acquire adequate skills and competence in performing various procedures as required in the speciality of Orthodontics.
- To identify social, economic, environmental and emotional determinants in a given case and take them into account for planned treatment
- Provide leadership and get the best out of his team in a congenial working atmosphere.
- To improve the communications skills.
INTENDED OUTCOME
- The student should be able to apply the knowledge of basic sciences in understanding the relevant problems pertaining to Orthodontics.
- To practice evidence based dentistry.
- Should be able to translate research work that is beneficial to the society, both in prevention and treatment.
- Should be able to provide multiple treatment options to the patient according to the need.
- Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of practice, foster professional honesty and integrity and deliver patient care irrespective of the patient.
- To be able communicate well with his/her Staff members, colleagues and patients.
Various Treatment
- Preventive and interceptive orthodontic procedures
- Growth modulation
- Fixed Orthodontic procedures (Pre-adjusted edgewise appliance, Light wire technique etc.)
- Surgical Orthodontics and management of TMJ disorders.
- Dentofacial Orthopaedic procedures like head gears, facemask.
- Orthodontics for Cleft lip and / palate individuals
- Adjunctive procedures to facilitate prosthodontic, periodontic and endodontic therapies
Faculty
Dr. Pavankumar Chiluvuri
Sr. Lecturer
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Overview
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in KIMS was established in 2014. The Department offers undergraduate(BDS) and a three-year post-graduate (MDS) program which was started in 2020, accredited by the Dental Council of India.
Our doctors and support staff strive to provide quality care for correction of for irregularly placed teeth and excellent education eco-system for our Under-Graduate students, Interns and Post-Graduate students alike. The students in our department treat a wide range of clinical cases under the supervision of faculty who are experienced in the field of Orthodontics.
The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics in KIMS Dental College is equipped with the state of art facilities which provide modern treatment techniques for individuals seeking Orthodontic correction. The speciality is concerned with facial growth, developing dentition and occlusion, prevention and correction of occlusal anomalies. surgeries.
The department also deals with the Orthodontic management of patients with dentofacial deformities encompassing skeletal malocclusions, craniofacial deformities, and cleft lip and palate with a variety of treatment protocols with modern outlook. The undergraduates are trained in basic wire bending skills, orthodontic diagnosis, case selection, removable appliance fabrication and management of simple malocclusions.
Postgraduates are trained to impart comprehensive care which includes growth modulation, fixed appliance treatment, surgical cases, management of TMJ disorders and Orthodontic management of orthognathic surgical cases.
Objectives
(P.G) PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
- To teach applied aspects of basic sciences relevant to speciality.
- To take a proper clinical history, examine the patient, perform essential diagnostic procedures and order relevant tests and interpret them to come to a reasonable diagnosis about the condition formulate and excecute the treatment for correction of malocclusion and dentofacial deformity.
- To undertake audit, use information technology and carry out research in both basic and clinical area with the aim of publishing or presenting the work at various scientific gatherings.
- Acquire adequate skills and competence in performing various procedures as required in the speciality of Orthodontics.
- To identify social, economic, environmental and emotional determinants in a given case and take them into account for planned treatment
- Provide leadership and get the best out of his team in a congenial working atmosphere.
- To improve the communications skills.
INTENDED OUTCOME
- The student should be able to apply the knowledge of basic sciences in understanding the relevant problems pertaining to Orthodontics.
- To practice evidence based dentistry.
- Should be able to translate research work that is beneficial to the society, both in prevention and treatment.
- Should be able to provide multiple treatment options to the patient according to the need.
- Adopt ethical principles in all aspects of practice, foster professional honesty and integrity and deliver patient care irrespective of the patient.
- To be able communicate well with his/her Staff members, colleagues and patients.
Various Treatment
- Preventive and interceptive orthodontic procedures
- Growth modulation
- Fixed Orthodontic procedures (Pre-adjusted edgewise appliance, Light wire technique etc.)
- Surgical Orthodontics and management of TMJ disorders.
- Dentofacial Orthopaedic procedures like head gears, facemask.
- Orthodontics for Cleft lip and / palate individuals
- Adjunctive procedures to facilitate prosthodontic, periodontic and endodontic therapies
Faculty
Dr. Pavankumar Chiluvuri
Sr. Lecturer
Photos