Buddha Dental College & Hospital

Overview

The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics at Buddha Institute of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Patna, Bihar, has started long back in the year 1984. The Department of Orthodontics is situated in the left wing on the fourth floor with a clinical section, seminar room, dry and wet laboratory area, computer section, photography room, record room, post-graduates students’ common room and faculty room. Orthodontics is the first speciality in dentistry which deals with the treatment of malocclusion, and abnormalities related to the craniofacial region. It aims to improve patient’s life by enhancing dental and jaw function and dentofacial esthetics. A solid understanding of orthodontics is an essential prerequisite to planning treatment in children and treating complex malocclusion in adults. The department educates and motivates the undergraduate and postgraduate students to render the treatment under ethical guidance and according to the curriculum of Dental Council of India (DCI).The Training Programme in Orthodontics is to structure and achieve the following four objectives.

(i). Knowledge

The dynamic interaction of biologic processes and mechanical forces acting on stomatognathic system during orthodontic treatment.

The etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment planning of various orthodontic problems.

Various treatment modalities in Orthodontics: Preventive, Interceptive and Corrective.

(ii). Skills

To obtain proper clinical history, methodical examination of patient, perform essential diagnostic procedures and intercept them and arrive at a reasonable diagnosis about Dentofacial deformities.

(iii). Attitudes

Develop an attitude to adopt ethical principles in all aspects of Orthodontic practice.

Treatment care is to be delivered irrespective of the Social Status, Cast, Creed or Colleagues.

(iv). Communication skills

Develop the ability to communicate with the professional colleagues, in Orthodontics or other specialties through various media like correspondence, Internet, e-video, conference etc. to render the best treatment possible.

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES:

The undergraduate academic training begins from second year of the BDS programme and contains didactic, practical and clinical components. Students learn the art of wire bending, examining and diagnosing dental and craniofacial anomalies and are trained in treating mild malocclusion with removable and functional orthodontic appliances.

THIRD B.D.S.

Making Upper Alginate Impression

Making Lower Alginate Impression

Study Model Preparation

Model Analysis: (a) Pont’s Analysis

(b) Ashley Howe’s Analysis

(d) Bolton’s Analysis

(e) Moyer’s Mixed Dentition Analysis

FINAL B.D.S.

Comprehensive Case History Taking and Patient Assessment.

Detailed Case Discussion and Treatment Planning.

Interactive Discussions on Assigned Orthodontic Topics.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Pont’s Analysis.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Steiner’s Analysis.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Tweed’s Analysis.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Bolton’s Analysis.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Moyer’s Mixed Dentition Analysis.

APPLIANCE CONSTRUCTION IN ACRYLIC

Fabrication of Upper and Lower Hawley’s Appliances.

Construction of Upper Hawley’s Appliance with Anterior Bite Plane.

Fabrication of Upper Habit Breaking Appliances for correction of oral habits.

Construction of Upper Hawley’s Appliance with Posterior Bite Plane and Z-Spring.

Fabrication and activation of Functional Appliances such as Activator and Twin Block.

Construction of Lower Inclined Plane (Catalan’s Appliance) for anterior crossbite correction.

Fabrication of Upper Expansion Plate with Jack Screw for arch expansion.

INTERNSHIP

Comprehensive Case History Taking and Clinical Examination.

Detailed Case Discussion and Treatment Planning.

Academic Discussions on Assigned Orthodontic Topics.

E-Poster Preparation and Scientific Presentation.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Down’s Analysis.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Steiner’s Analysis.

Cephalometric Tracing and Analysis – Tweed’s Analysis.

POST GRADUATE STUDENTS

The program outlined, addresses both the knowledge needed in Orthodontics and allied Medical Specialities in its scope. A minimum of three years of formal training through a graded system of education as specifies, will equip the trainee with skill and knowledge at its completion to be able to practice basic Orthodontics. Six months teaching of basic subjects including completion of pre-clinical exercises, 2 ½ years coverage of all the relevant topics in Orthodontics, Clinical training treatment of patients and submission of library dissertation and dissertation.

COURSE CONTENT

Attendance in Basic Sciences Classes for First-Year Postgraduate Students.

Active Participation in Seminars and Journal Club Presentations.

Clinical Case History Presentations and Case-Based Discussions.

Pedagogy Training for Development of Teaching and Communication Skills.

Critical Evaluation and Review of Scientific Research Articles.

Participation in Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Programs, Conferences, Conventions, and Workshops.

Scientific Paper and Poster Presentations along with Research Publications.

Research Activities including Library Dissertation, Term Papers, and Dissertation Work.

CDE PROGRAMMES

IOS Smile Torch Educational Event on completion of 50 years of Orthodontics (2016).

CDE Event on Torque in Orthodontics and Headgear Bending by Dr. (Prof.) Kiran Kumar (2017).

CDE Event on Sharing of Clinical Experience by Dr. (Prof.) Srikrishna Chalasani (2019).

IOS Smile Rally Event (2022).

IOS National Integrated Typodont Workshop, organized for the first time in Bihar–Jharkhand (2022).

DEPARTMENT FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES

Ceramic Brackets for improved aesthetics and patient comfort.

Self-Ligating Brackets for efficient and advanced orthodontic treatment.

Clear Aligners for discreet and comfortable teeth alignment.

Orthognathic Surgery for correction of jaw discrepancies and facial balance.

Use of Mini-Implants for enhanced orthodontic anchorage and treatment outcomes.

Nemoceph Imaging Software for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and cephalometric analysis.

Department Facilities

PG Clinic

Seminar Hall

Seminar Hall - 2

UG Clinic

UG Clinic - 2

Laboratory

Laboratory - 2

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