The Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge at Al-Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha was established in 2007. The Department focuses on both patient care and also gives equal emphasis/importance to the various teaching methodologies in an innovative manner in the undergraduate level. We aim at providing them highest quality/standard of dental care available and in maintaining/fostering a long time relationship with our patients. Several areas of study are covered for the UG students : Removable prosthodontics, fixed prosthodontics, dental laboratory works, occlusion, TMJ dysfunction, dental ceramics, dental implants, maxillofacial prosthodontics etc. Our students are taught the importance of lifelong learning and updations of latest technique applications in clinical dentistry. Hence we are committed to continuing dental education programs which are professionally enriching.

Vision

To deliver dental care in the highest standard and maintain a lifelong  relationship with our patients and also to bring out professionally well trained Dentists who serve the humanity in the best possible manner.

Mission

To train the students to attain skill and competence in providing aesthetically and functionally satisfying prosthesis.

Objectives

  1. To properly diagnose and execute comprehensive treatment to the patients.
  2. To efficiently guide and provide a clear path for the students in nurturing their prosthetic prowess and to become adept clinicians in the process.
  3. To provide adequate training with strong theoretical and practical knowledge to the students.
  4. To build a  strong rapport among patients, students and staffs.
  5. To provide the highest standard of treatment facilities using modern equipment at an affordable price.

Message from the Head of Department

Our aim is to provide all the basic & advance Prosthodontics treatment to our patients at very affordable rates. The department includes outpatient department as well as fully equipped prosthetic laboratory.

The department deals with various types of treatments including Complete Dentures, Removable Partial Dentures, Fixed Partial Dentures, Implantology, Maxillofacial Prosthodontics & Full mouth rehabilitation and Temporo- Mandibular disorders

We as a department envision developing ourselves into a flourishing dental prosthetic healthcare facility. We are also aiming to start a separate geriatric department and Implantology department.

At the Dept. of Prosthodontics we strive not only to train our students to be good clinicians but also nurture them to be holistic individuals who are capable of facing life’s challenges. We aim to train our students so that they can compete anywhere in the world with their counterparts. Our teaching faculties are competent, dedicated and friendly.

Members of the Faculty

Department of Prosthodontics Faculty Members
Dr. Litto Manuel
Dr. Litto Manuel
BDS, MDS
Head of the Department and Professor
Dr. Vinny Mary Oommen
Dr. Vinny Mary Oommen
BDS, MDS
Professor
Dr. Manju Mary
Dr. Manju Mary
BDS.MDS
Reader
Dr. Vishnu Thomas
Dr. Vishnu Thomas
BDS, MDS
Reader
Dr. Ajay Soman
Dr. Ajay Soman
BDS, MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Junu Henry
Dr. Junu Henry
BDS, MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Jovin Cherian
Dr. Jovin Cherian
BDS, MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Anu Merlin
Dr. Anu Merlin
BDS.MDS
Senior Lecturer
Dr. Tessen V Thomas
Dr. Tessen V Thomas
BDS.MDS
Senior Lecturer

Facilities

‘God creates we recreate’ .

True to our motto the department of Prosthodontics at Al Azhar Dental college aims to provide premium dental treatment to our patients.

The department clinic is spacious with sufficient number of dental chairs for treatment. The students are assigned individual chairs with trolleys for treating their patients. The dental materials are supplied by the college according to student needs. The department also has a fully functional prosthodontics laboratory containing hydraulic press, dewaxing units and acrylization units, where the students carry out the various laboratory procedures. We have a well maintained sterilization room with class B autoclaves to carry out sterilization procedures. Waste disposal is done using colour coded dustbins as per IMAGE protocols. Students are made aware of the potential risk of transmission of various infectious diseases and are strictly advised to adhere to infection control procedures while treating patients to prevent cross contamination. The department also has a seminar room and a library where a vast selection of books are available.

The department has a pre-clinical laboratory wing where the first year and second year undergraduates carry out their various pre clinical exercises. The laboratory has working table tops with bunsen burners which has a seating capacity for more than 100 students. The college also has a phantom head laboratory where students are taught various tooth preparation procedures before they start practicing on patients. Adjacent to our pre clinical laboratory we have a fully equipped ceramic and casting laboratory where state of the art facilities such as ceramic milling unit and programmable porcelain furnace with vaccum pump are available.

The department also runs an implant clinic where a wide array of cases are treated using different implant systems.

Range of Treatments

Removable Prosthodontics
  • Complete dentures
  • Cast partial dentures
  • Interim removable partial dentures
  • Overdentures
  • Metal/ Metal reinforced denture
  • Precision attachment
Fixed Prosthodontics
  • Metal/ PFM/ All-ceramic crowns
  • Bridges
  • Partial veneers
  • Laminates
  • Smile designing
Tempero Mandibular Disorders
  • Splints for temperomandibular joint disorders
Implantology
  • Implant retained crowns and bridges
  • Implant supported overdentures

Events Organized