Conservation is a contractual obligation of mankind and its importance is no less in dentistry. Gone are those days when removal of teeth was not given a second thought. Today with increasing dental awareness among the public, dentists are frequently sought after by them to retain even an apparently destructed tooth.
This branch chiefly deals with the same and provide students with the knowledge basis and experience in learning skills related to the etiology, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. And injuries of the tooth structure and dental pulp and associated periradicular tissues.
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics include crowns, fixed and semi fixed bridgework and operative procedures for the restoration and replacement of teeth whether supported by natural abutments or implants. For preclinical training the lab is provided with 80 phantom heads majority of which are of a reputed make. The department has carved a niche for itself with the latest facilities like RVG, Ultrasonics, latest rotary instruments, obturating and post systems to name a few.