Department of Prosthodontics was established as a specialized unit at ACDS in 2001 at inception. The Department was initially part of comprehensive clinic located at the old campus location at Mercury Lines, Trimulgherry, Secunderabad prior to moving into the spacious current location in May 2003.
The Primary goal of the department is prevention, diagnosis and conservative treatment and replacement of what is missing in oral cavity with its associated structures and treatment of diseases and defects of natural teeth. It aims at restoring the teeth to proper form, function and esthetics using the latest techniques, materials and procedures in a pleasing manner with as little loss of the healthy tooth structure as possible.
Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry that deals with restoration and maintenance of oral functions by replacement of missing teeth and other oral structures by artificial devices.
Department of Prosthodontics at ACDS offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate teaching programs. The Department has an intake of forty undergraduates and three postgraduates every academic year. Prosthodontics as subject is taught at the undergraduate level in the1st , 2nd, 3rd and 4th year of training. Post graduate training started in the year 2008.
Purpose of the course is to provide advanced education in the subject to highly qualified graduate dentists who are interested in a career of specialized practice, teaching and research.
It provides complete oral care with surgical procedures to replace and rehabilitate what is lost and ensures in restoring oral function.
Treatment is provided to the patients with utmost care and under proper guidance with a patient centric approach. It has state-of-the-art technology, dedicated teaching and non-teaching staff and infrastructure to render good services to patients.
Because of the high quality of work delivered, the Department has good number of out -patients travelling from far and near the city.
Special Highlights The Department has a National presence and reputation with various publications, best poster and paper presentations in various conventions and conferences across india. It has hosted various CDE programmes and workshops. It also organised an International Conference. ACDS has its presence at various forums by virtue of being invited as Keynote Speaker.
KEY FEATURES
NAME: Dr. G. Ajay Kumar
DESIGNATION: Professor and Head of Department
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: ajay_mds_prostho@yahoo.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Post- graduate guide
2. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
3. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Prosthodontics | Final year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad. | 2000 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Government Dental College and Hospital, Hyderabad. | 2005 |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1. Zirconia implants: An ode to the beginning of a new era (International Jounal Of Innovative Research And Dentistry 2016; 3:5)
2. Prosthetic rehabilitation with interim immediate complete denture: a case report (International Journal Of Scientific Research 2020;9:3)
3. Prosthetic rehabilitation of anterior esthetic zone with implant supported FDP and laminate veneer: a case report (Journal of Applied Dental And Medical Sciences 2019;5:3)
4. Maxillary and mandibular distalextension rehabilitation :combination of cast partial denture with RPI system and flexible partial denture :a case report (International Journal Of Allied Medical Sciences And Clinical Research 2020;8:25)
5. Telescopic overdenture for rehabilitation of mandibluar arch with intact third molars:A case Report- (International Journal Of Scientific Research 2020; 9:4)
6. Transmission and prevention of 2019-nCOV in dentistry (Europian Journal Of Pharmaceutical And Medical Research 2020;7:5)
7. Esthetic management of immediate anterior tooth replacement with ovate pontic : a case report-(International Journal Of Research And Review 2020;7:3)
NAME: Dr. Venu Madhav
DESIGNATION: Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: gajulavenumadhav@gmail.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Post- graduate guide
2. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
3. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Material | Second year |
| Crown and Bridge | Final year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | AMES college of dental sciences | 2005 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Oxford Dental College and Hospital | 2010 |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1. Evaluation of root coverage with pedicled buccal fat pad in class III and class IV gingival recession defects (Journal Of Family Medicine And Primary Care 2020 Mar 26;9(3):1656-1661)
2. CT- guided technology for all on four, a novel technique for full mouth rehabilitation :Technique and case report ( Annals Of Prosthodontics And Restorative Dentistry 2018;4(2):53-56)
3. Management of severely resorbed ridges with implant supportd overdenture using hader bar attachment: A case report- Journal of Research and Advancement in Dentistry (2018)
4. Comparitive evaluation of accuracy of matrix impression system with multiple mix technique :An in vitro study (Indian Journal Of Dental Sciences 2016, 8:1, 38-40)
NAME: Dr. Lokesh S
DESIGNATION: Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Post- graduate guide
2. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
3. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Material | Second year |
| Prosthodontics | Third year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Sri Sai College of Dental Surgery | 2007 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Ragas Dental College & Hospitals | 2014 |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1. Comparative evaluation of the tensile bond strength of cements used for the luting of zirconia crown copings to natural teeth: An in vitro study (Journal Of Research And Advancement In Dentistry, 2019, 10:1, 63-74)
2. Evaluation of root coverage with pedicled buccal fat pad in class III and class IV gingival recession defects (Journal Of Family Medicine And Primary Care 2020,9:3)
NAME: Dr Bhanuchander V
DESIGNATION: Associate Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: vydadibhanu@gmail.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Post- graduate guide
2. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
3. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Materials | First year |
| Pre-clinical Prosthodontics | Second year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Narayana Dental College & Hospital, Nellore, A.P. | 2011 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Ragas Dental College and Hospital, Chennai ,TN, India | 2016 |
PUBLICATIONS:
Evaluation of biological changes at the proximal contacts between single tooth implant prosthesis and the adjacent natural teeth- An invivo study
Comparative evaluation of bone changes after implant placement and loading with and without flap elevation –An invivo study
Comparative evaluation of retenstion and resistance between single and two implant retained mandibular overdenture using ball attachments – An invivo study
Comparative evaluation of shear bond strength between zirconia and resin after treatment with different phosphate based agents – An invitro study
Provisional prosthesis for a long span edentulous area in cases of delayed implant loading- A simpler technique
The effect of repeated firing on the color of ceramic system with two different veneering porcelain shades : An invitro study
Comparison of the transverse strength of three different injection moulding denturebase materials – An invitro study
Oral rehabilitation with attachment retained maxillary removable prosthesis and implant retained mandibular fixed dental prosthesis – systematic clinical approach
NAME: Dr. Gattu Anusha
DESIGNATION: Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: anushagattu91@gmail.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
2. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Material | First year |
| Dental Material | Second year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Army College of Dental Sciences | 2012 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | College of Dental Sciences | 2017 |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1. Prosthetic rehabilitation of patient with cleft palate with removable partial denture (International Journal Of Current Research , 2017 9(08), 56447-5645)
2. An in vitro study on effect of multiple firings on colour of metal ceramic restorations (International Journal of Science and Research, 2017 6; 9, 1512-1515)
NAME: Dr KV Guru Charan Karthik
DESIGNATION: Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: gurukathik3@gmail.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
2. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Materials | Second year |
| Prosthodontics | Final year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Gitam Dental College and Hospital | 2012 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | CKS Teja Institute of Dental Sciences and Research | 2018 |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1. Evaluation of esthetics of incisor position in relation to incisive papilla to replicate in the denture prosthesis (Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2020;9:298-302)
2. Management of short clinical crowns by utilizing horizontal groove retentive technique in crown / tooth or both with different luting cement/ an analysis on extracted teeth (Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2020:9:1640-6)
3. Customized nasal prosthesis in continuous positive airway pressure treatment, current trend in treating obstructive sleep apnea for better patient compliance (Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care 2019;8:2728-31)
4. An innovative technique using a stainless steel double die pin retained cheek plumper in complete denture esthetics-a case report (Cureus 2019:e6197)
NAME: Dr. Priyanka Rai
DESIGNATION: Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: priyankarai.pr32@gmail.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
2. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Material | First year |
| Pre-clinical Prosthodontics | Second year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Dental Sciences and Research | 2014 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Vokkaligara Sangha Dental College | 2019 |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
1. Effect of hydrofluoric acid treatment on shear bond strength and surface characteristics of titanium alloys:An invitro study (International journal of current research 2019, 11;04, 3130-3132)
2. Effect of sandblasting on the bond strength between CAD CAM Milled metal post and direct metal laser-sintered metal post:A Comparative IN-Vitro study- International Journal Of Restorative And Prosthodontic Dentistry 2019, 9, 56-62)
NAME: Dr. Kiran Rathore
DESIGNATION: Assistant Professor
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: kiran1990.rathore@gmail.com
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
2. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Subject code | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Dental Materials | First Year | |
| Pre-clinical Prosthodontics | Second year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Army College of Dental Sciences | 2014 | |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | Rajasthan Dental College and Hospital | 2020 |
NAME: Dr.Nishu Rai 
DESIGNATION: Lecturer
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO:
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for UG theory and practical classes
2. Guidance of UG students and interns in Clinical training
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING:
| Subject | Year |
|---|---|
| Dental Material | First year |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | Army College of Dental Sciences | 2013 |
Department of prosthodontics at Army College of Dental Sciences, Secunderabad is well equipped with:
Three well-functioning dental clinics, two for UG’s and one for PG’s with hydraulic operated dental chairs
FIRST YEAR PG
NAME: BALJINDER KAUR
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS
YEAR OF JOINING: 2020
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: inder.ace@gmail.com
NAME: Dr.A P. RAVI
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN & BRIDGE, ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
YEAR OF JOINING: 2020
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO:
NAME: ANOUSHKA MENON
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS
YEAR OF JOINING: 2020
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: Anu_mnn@live.com
SECOND YEAR PG
NAME: VAIBHAV SHARMA
DEPARTMENT: PROSTHODONTICS
YEAR OF JOINING: 2019
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: vaibbhav.k.sharma@gmail.com
NAME: CH.NIHARIKA REDDY
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN & BRIDGE, ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY
YEAR OF JOINING: 2019
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: niharikareddych6@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
1.Yadav R, Das M, Reddy N et.al. Aesthetic management of immediate anterior tooth replacement with ovate pontic: a case report. International Journal of Research and Review. 2020; 7(3): 507-511.
NAME: Dr. KAMYA MAHAJAN
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics (2nd year)
YEAR OF JOINING: 2019
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: mails4kamya04@gmail.com
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS:
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDS | ITS Dental college, Ghaziabad | 2018 | |
| MDS | PROSTHODONTICS | Army college of dental sciences, Secunderabad | Ongoing |
ACHIEVEMENTS/ ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS:
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Daniel S, Mahajan K, Kumar GA. Prosthetic rehabilitation of the anterior esthetic zone with implant supported FDP and Laminate veneer: A case report. Journal Of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences. 2019;5:3.
2. Dr. Monalisha Das, Dr Reeta Yadav, Dr Kamya Mahajan, Dr G. Ajay Kumar TELESCOPIC OVERDENTURE FOR REHABILITATION OF MANDIBULAR ARCH WITH INTACT THIRD MOLARS., INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-4 | April-2020
3. An innovation in making dentulous impressions with adjustable trays, International Journal of Medical and Diagnostic Research (IJMSDR) – Acceptance letter received
ACHIEVEMENTS:
1.Tata Trusts medical and healthcare scholarship for academic excellence -2020: Merit scholarship (category MDS)
THIRD YEAR PG
NAME: Dr. JYOTI TRIPATHI
DEPARTMENT: PROSTHODONTICS, CROWN AND BRIDGE
YEAR OF JOINING: 2018
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: dr.tripathijyoti@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. An Innovative Approach to enhance Facial Esthetics using Detachable Cheek Plumper- A Case Report (EPJMR march 2020)
2. Transmission and Prevention of 2019- NCOV in Dentistry. (EPJMR April 2020)
NAME: Dr. MONALISHA DAS
DEPARTMENT: Department of Prosthodontics (3rd year)
YEAR OF JOINING: 2018
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: dasmonalisa9225@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
PUBLICATIONS:
1. Dr. Monalisha Das, Dr Reeta Yadav, Dr Kamya Mahajan, Dr G. Ajay Kumar TELESCOPIC OVERDENTURE FOR REHABILITATION OF MANDIBULAR ARCH WITH INTACT THIRD MOLARS., INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-4 | April-2020
2. Dahiya A, Das M, Rao PL. Fabrication of an interim prosthesis for a patient with palatal perforation: A Case Report. Journal Of Applied Dental and Medical Sciences. 2018;4:3.
3. Reeta Yadav, Monalisha Das, Niharika Reddy, G Ajay Kumar International Journal of Research and Review Vol.7; Issue: 3; March 2020
4. PROSTHETIC REHABILITATION WITH ONLAY REMOVABLE DENTURE IN A PATIENT WITH PARTIAL ANODONTIA & MULTIPLE IMPACTED TEETH, Dr Shinu Daniel, Dr Monalisha Das, Dr. P. Laxman Rao INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH : Volume-9 | Issue-3 | March-2020
5. Malra MM. IMPLANT RETAINED, TISSUE SUPPORTED MANDIBULAR OVERDENTURE: A CASE REPORT. International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research. 2020 Mar 27;4(3).
6. Coping with time : a case of tooth supported coping overdenture (journal of army college of dental sciences)
7. An innovation in making dentulous impressions with adjustable trays, International Journal of Medical and Diagnostic Research (IJMSDR) – Acceptance letter received
NAME: REETA YADAV
DEPARTMENT: DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS
YEAR OF JOINING: 2018
EMAIL/CONTACT INFO: reetayadav29@gmail.com
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS/ ACHIEVEMENTS:
1. Aesthetic management of discolored anterior teeth with zirconia: A case report (journal of applied dental and medical science – January-march 2019)
2. Maxillary and mandibular distal extention rehabilitation: combination of cast partial denture with RPI system and flexible partial denture: A case report (international journal of allied medical sciences and clinical research – January – march 2020)
3. Prosthetic rehabilitation with interim immediate complete denture: A case report (international journal of scientific research – March 2020)
4. Aesthetic management of immediate anterior tooth replacement with ovate pontic: A case report (international journal of research and review – March 2020)
5. Telescopic overdenture for rehabilitation of mandibular arch with intact third molars. (International journal of scientific research – April 2020)
6. Palatal rugae replication in maxillary denture: A case report (European journal of pharmaceutical and medical research June 2020)
7. Rehabilitation of papillon lefevre syndrome patient: A case report (journal of army college of dental sciences )
Treatments performed in the department are:
FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION – National seminar on 7th Jan 2018
CDE programme – BIOCON 16 JANUARY
PG orientation programme – 2 SEPTEMBER 2020
