Research and publications form a significant constituent of academic life in the OMFS department.

Both residents and staff are encouraged to undertake research and publish.

Department Publications
Shashikala Jain, Professor & HOD

1. Rehabilitation of a compromised maxillectomy defect with a definitive hollow bulb obturator: A case report. (BFUDJ, Vol 2 Number 2 October, 2011)
2. The Aesthetic Zone : Changing Concept in Rehabilitation (Journal of Updates In Dentistry 2011 Vol 1, Issue 1, May-Oct. 2011).
3. Diode Laser: Treatment option for eruption cyst (Journal of Updates In Dentistry 2011 Vol 1, Issue 1, May-Oct. 2011)
4. Full Mouth Rehabilitation of a worn out Dentition to a functional and esthetic harmony (Heal Talk Vol. III, Issue 01, Sept.-Oct. 2010).
5. Restoring function and esthetics in a trauma hit patient – A case report (Heal Talk Vol.4 Issue 3 2012).
6. Metal free smile: A case Report. Journal of Updates in Dentistry; Vol 1(2); 29-33: 2012.
7. Can We Go Anti-Ante’s Law ? Heal Talk /Jan-Feb. 2011 / Vol. III/ Issue 03.
8. Aesthetic rehabilitation of bilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor with canine and both maxillary central incisor: A case report. (BFUDJ, Vol 4 Number 3 October, 2013).
9. Role of prosthodontics in forensic odontology. Journal of Updates in Dentistry; Vol 3(1); 4-6: 2014.
10. Platform switching: A Review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2014; Vol 3(2):19-21.
11. Procera All-Ceramic system. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2014; Vol 3(2):34-36.
12. Mouth ulcers: A study where members of the general population might seek advice: An Indian scenario. J Clin Den Res Edu 2015; Vol 4(10): 1-4.
13. Clinical evaluation of indigenous endosseous titanium dental implants: A longitudinal study. National Research Denticon, 2015; Vol 4(1): 53-62.
14. An insight into dental implant removal: An overview. British Biomedical Bulletin, 2015;3(1):124-127.
15. Managing a Partial maxillectomy defect with an obturator: A case reposrt. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):29-30.
16. The neutral zone technique in complete dentures for atrophic mandible: A case report. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):37-39.
17. Restoration of a mutilated endodontically treated tooth with Richmond crown: A case report. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):42-43.
18. Failures in fixed dental prosthesis. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):28-31.
19. Gingival tissue retraction-non surgical methods: A review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):32-36.
20. Impressions in implant dentistry: A Review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):42-45.

Dr. Sandeep Kumar, Professor

1. Complete denture with hollow pharyngeal bulb prosthesis for rehabilitation of an edentulous cleft palate patient- A case report. The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society; Vol 6(2); 98-100: 2006.
2. Prosthodontics in velopharyngeal incompetence. The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society; Vol 7(1); 12-16: 2007.
3. Reconstruction of a cranial defect with an alloplastic implant- a case report. The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society; Vol 7(3); 150-152: 2007.
4. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with an immediate implant placement-A case report. The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society; Vol 9(3); 160-163:2009.
5. The restoration of function and esthetics of a patient with amelogenesis imperfecta using a combination of Orthodontic and Prosthodontic treatment: A case report. The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice; Vol. 10(6); 1-7: 2009.
6. Fabrication of an ocular prosthesis-A case report. Manipal odontoscope; Vol 1(1); 30-31:2008.
7. Partial edentulousness in a rural population based on the Kennedy’s classification – An epidemiological study. The Journal of Indian Prosthodontic Society; Vol 9(1); 18-23: 2009.
8. Prosthetic management of an acquired cleft palate patient with a hollow pharyngeal bulb prosthesis- A case report. Indian Dentist Research and Review; Vol 2(12); 52-56:2008..
9. Dentinal hypersensitivity- A review. Indian Dentist Research and Review; Vol 3(2); 71-73:2008.
10. Lower incisor extraction in orthodontic treatment -A Case Report Manipal odontoscope; Vol 1(2);59-60:2009.
11. The effect of anterior teeth retraction on lip position with change in lip strain in orthodontically treated adult indian population – a cephalometric study. The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Sosiety; Vol 42(3); 13-20: 2008.
12. Non surgical treatment of mutilated severe skeletal class II malocclusion with hyperdivergent growth pattern- a case report. The Journal of Indian Orthodontic Sosiety; Vol 43(2); 32-41: 2009.
13. Treatment of unilateral posterior crossbite with mandibular shift- A Case Report. Orthodontic update; Vol 2(4); 111-116: 2009.
14. Retreatment of previously treated orthodontic case. Orthodontic Cyber journal, June; 2009.
15. A Simple and Rapid Method of Molar Uprighting: Case Report. Orthodontic Cyber journal; November: 2009.
16. Root Resorption with Orthodontic Implants: A Systematic Review. Orthodontic Cyber journal; September: 2010.
17. Orthodontic Uprighting of Permanent Lower second Molars with Mini-Implants – Case Reports. Orthodontic Cyber journal; December: 2010.
18. Fabrication of Auricular prosthesis: A case report. Dental update: 414-418; July/August 2011.
19. Full Mouth Rehabilitation of a worn out Dentition to a functional and esthetic harmony. Heal Talk; Vol. 3 (1); Sept-Oct. 2010.
20. Restoring normal occlusion and function in a severely attrited and worn out dentition – A Case Report. The Internet Journal of Dental Science. Vol. 9 (2); 2011.
21. Preventive prosthodontics: A clinical approach. Baba Farid University Dental Journal; Vol 2(2); 25-27: 2011.
22. Lasers in Dentistry – An Overview. Trends Biomater. Artif. Organs; 25(3); 119-123: 2011.
23. Method to establish lost occlusion plane using Broadrick flag: A review. Canadian Journal of Restorative Dentistry & Prosthodontics; summer 2011: 52-56.
24. Severe bimaxillary dentoalveolar protrusion with dental anterior open bite treated with absolute anchorage- A Case Report. Orthodontic update; Vol 5(2); 52-56: 2012.
25. Determination of occlusal plane comparing different levels of the tragus to form ala-tragal line or Camper’s line: A photographic study. The journal of Advanced Prosthodontics 2013; 5: 9-15.
26. Aesthetic rehabilitation of bilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor with canine and both maxillary central incisor: A case report. (BFUDJ, Vol 4 Number 3 October, 2013).
27. Role of prosthodontics in forensic odontology. Journal of Updates in Dentistry; Vol 3(1); 4-6: 2014.
28. An interdisciplinary approach for restoring function and esthetics in a patient with worn out dentition: A case report. I J Pre Clin Dent Res 2014;1(2): 64-67.
29. Platform switching: A Review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2014; Vol 3(2):19-21.
30. Procera All-Ceramic system. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2014; Vol 3(2):34-36.
31. Managing a Partial maxillectomy defect with an obturator: A case reposrt. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):29-30.
32. The neutral zone technique in complete dentures for atrophic mandible: A case report. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):37-39.
33. Restoration of a mutilated endodontically treated tooth with Richmond crown: A case report. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):42-43.
34. Failures in fixed dental prosthesis. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):28-31.
35. Gingival tissue retraction-non surgical methods: A review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):32-36.
36. Impressions in implant dentistry: A Review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):42-45.
37. Mandibular overdenture supported by rigidly joined osseo-integrated implants: A case report. International journal of public health papers 2017;2(1):11-14.
38. Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with modified stock eye ocular prosthesis: A case report. Middle east journal of case reports 2017;2(1):1-3.

Dr. Rajnish Aggarwal, Reader

1. Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of various post systems using different luting agents under tangential loading. Journal of oral biology and craniofacial research 2013: 3; 63-67.
2. Aesthetic rehabilitation of bilateral fusion of maxillary lateral incisor with canine and both maxillary central incisor: A case report. (BFUDJ, Vol 4 Number 3 October, 2013).
3. Antibiotic considerations in implant dentistry. (BFUDJ, Vol 4 Number 3 October, 2013).
4. Locating the hidden treasures in endodontics: Radix Entomolaris: An overview and case report. Indian Journal of Dental Sciences 2013: 5(5); 98-100.
5. Combined non-surgical and surgical endodontic therapy in the treatment of Dens in Dente type III with MTA retroseal: A case report. . Indian Journal of Dental Sciences 2013: 6(1);105-107.
6. Unusual anatomy of maxillary first molar with two palatal roots-confirmed with computed tomography: A case report. Indian journal of restorative dentistry 2013: Issue 2; 91-94.
7. A cephalometric evaluation of cases treated by fixed anf functional appliances. Journal of clinical dental research and education 2013: 2(4); 27-34.
8. Unusual mandibular first premolar with two roots and three canals: A case report. Journal of clinical dental research and education 2014: 3(6); 70-72.
9. An interdisciplinary approach for restoring function and esthetics in a patient with worn out dentition: A case report. I J Pre Clin Dent Res 2014;1(2): 64-67.
10 Mouth ulcers: A study where members of the general population might seek advice: An Indian scenario. J Clin Den Res Edu 2015; Vol 4(10): 1-4.
11. Managing a Partial maxillectomy defect with an obturator: A case reposrt. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):29-30.
12. Restoration of a mutilated endodontically treated tooth with Richmond crown: A case report. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 4(2):42-43.
13. Expecting the unexpected: Maxillary first molar with five canals- 2 case reports. Journal of clinical dental research and education 2015; Vol 4(11): 71-74.
14. Failures in fixed dental prosthesis. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):28-31.
15. Gingival tissue retraction-non surgical methods: A review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):32-36.
16. Impressions in implant dentistry: A Review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):42-45.

Dr. Sunita Choudhary, Reader

1. Nanotechnology-A nano solution to big problems- A Review. Journnal of science and technical research 2013; Vol 3(1): 39-46.
2. Impression materials & techniques used in fixed partial dentures- A Survey. Journal of Dental Herald 2014; Vol 1(1): 14-17.
3. Maxillofacial prosthetic materials- An inclination towards silicones. Journal of clinical & diagnostic research 2014; Vol 8(12): 8-13.
4. The Neutral zone technique in complete dentures for atrophic mandible. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2015; Vol 3(2); 37-39.
5. Failures in fixed dental prosthesis. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):28-31.
6. Gingival tissue retraction-non surgical methods: A review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):32-36.
7. Impressions in implant dentistry: A Review. Journal of Updates in Dentistry 2016; Vol 6(2):42-45.
8. Occlusal Schemes in complete dentures: A systematic Review. Baba Farid University Dental Journal 2016-17; Vol 6:21-26.

Students Publications

Completed Research Work
1. Correlation of the mesio-distal width of maxillary anterior teeth and various facial measurements: An anthropometric study
2. Comparative evaluation of flexural strength of three different post systems: An in vitro study
3. Determination of occlusal plane comparing different levels of camper’s line: A cephalometric study
4. Comparision of marginal fit of crowns with accelerated and conventional casting technique: An in vitro study
5. Dimensional accuracy and surface detail reproduction of two hydrophilic vinyl polysiloxane materials tested under different conditions: An in vitro study
6. Effect of chemical disinfectants on flexural strength of heat polymerized acrylic resin: An in vitro study
7. Comparision of depth produced using three different tooth preparation techniques for all ceramic crowns: An in vitro study
8. Incidence of partial edentulousness based kennedy’s classification in sri ganganagar population
9. Evaluation of the efficacy of different denture cleaning methods on biofilms formed on acrylic resin : An in vitro study

Ongoing Research Work
1. To evaluate the effect of different implant impression techniques & splinting methods on the dimensional accuracy of impressions of multiple implants: An in vitro study.
2. Crestal bone changes around immediately loaded single piece implants using flap & flapless technique: A radiographic study.
3. A comparative evaluation of shear bond strength of denture teeth to three different denture base acrylic resins with & without monomer application at the ridge lap area: An in vitro study.
4. Comparison of dimensional accuracy of casts made by monohase, one step, two step putty/light body impression technique using two different addition silicone impression materials: An in vitro study
5. 3 dimensional finite element analysis : To assess the stress distribution pattern in mandibular implant retained bar supported overlay dentures with different bar heights
6. A radiographic evaluation of peri-implant bone level in immediate and conventionally loaded implants using flap and flapless technique