Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics

Research


We maintain a high standard of Academic research in advanced fields like stem cells, regeneration and material sciences.

  • Completed research projects -115  - Includes invitro, invivo, animal and clinical studies.
  • Ongoing research projects- 12
RESEARCH AREAS OF INTEREST:
  • STEM CELL RESEARCH
  • COMPOSITE RESINS AND ADHESIVES
  • DENTAL CARIES
  • BLEACHING
  • TOOTH SENSITIVITY
  • ROOT CANAL INSTRUMENTATION, DISINFECTION & OBTURATION
  • POST ENDODONTIC RESTORATIONS-
    FRACTURE RESISTENCE, STRESS PATTERN AND
    FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS
  • INDIGENOUSLY FORMULATED NATURAL PRODUCTS IN
    RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS - CHOTOSAN,
    VARIOUS PLANT S AND HERBAL EXTRACTS

 

Completed Research Details:

  • Isolation and characterization of human dental stem cells
  • Differentiation Of Isolated And Characterized Human Dental Pulp Stem Cells From Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth-An In Vitro Study.
  • Continued etching of wet dental tubules by single bottle and two bottle self-etch adhesive — A comparative In-vitro study
  • Chemical Analysis Of Dentin Surfaces After Carisolv Treatment
  •  C- Factor influencing bonding of composite resins to pulpal floor dentin-An in-vitro study
  •  Effect of localized debonding between fiber post and root canal wall — A 3D Finite element analysis
  •  Effect of various concentrations of carbamide peroxide on microhardness of enamel and remineralization potential of saliva - an in-vitro study
  • Effect of chlorhexidine rinse prior to bonding on the longevity of bond in composite resin to dentin
  • Effect of four different placement techniques on marginal adaptation of Class II resin restoration — an in-vitro study
  • Radicular peroxide penetration from different concentration of carbamide peroxide gel during intra coronal bleaching - an in-vitro study
  • Fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with different corono-radicular retentive techniques using composite resins
  • Effect of different composite base materials and delayed light polymerization on microleakage in class II composite open sandwich restorations-An in vitro study.
  • Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with direct composite resin reinforced with fibre post and Polyethylene fibre- An in vitro study.
  • Chemical analysis of dentin surfaces after Carisolv treatment
  • Characterization and differentiation of human dental stem cells
  • Effect of various concentrations of carbamide peroxide on micro-hardness - an invitro study
  •  Fracture resistance of endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with different corono-radicular techniques.
  •   Effect of different composite base materials and delayed light polymerization on microleakage in class II composite open sandwhich restorations - An invitro study
  •  Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth restored with direct composite resin reinforced with fibre post and Polyethylene fibre — An In-vitro Study
  •  Effect of 20% Carbamide Peroxide bleaching on surface microhardness and morphology of early enamel carious lesion — An In-Vitro Study
  •  Biodegradation of Resilon root canal filling material — An In-vitro study
  •  Effect of Different Reinforcement Techniques on Fracture resistance of Endodontically treated Teeth
  •   Photodynamic therapy using conventional LED light source placed at different levels in endodontic disinfection- an invitro study
  • Evaluation of microleakage with different base materials in class-II composite open sandwich restorations-An In-vitro study
  • A comparative evaluation of Biodentine and MTA used as direct pulp capping agents in rat molars, An In-vivo animal study.
  • Effect of Different Reinforcement Techniques Using Polyethylene Woven Fibre on Fracture resistance of Endodontically treated Teeth
  • Antimicrobial property of colloidal nano silver an in vitro study.
  • Evaluation of microleakage and restoration liner interface with different base materials in class-II composite open sandwich restorations-An In-vitro study
  • Sealing ability of Biodentine and MTA as root end filling material using two retro preparation techniques — An invitro study
  • Antibacterial activity of Resin based sealer antibiotic combination against E.faecalis - Invitro study
  • Comparison of antibacterial efficacy of herbal extracts of tulsi leaves, cinnamon, guava leaves and pepper seeds against streptococcus mutans —an in vitro study
  • Sealing ability of AH plus and epiphany combined with amoxicillin — A fluorescent microscopic study
  • Comparative analysis of remineralization potential of CPP-ACP with fluoride, and nano hydroxyapatite : An EDX-SEM study
  • Pulpal Response to Theracal LC and MTA as direct pulp capping agents – An invivo animal study
  • Tissue engineering approach for vital pulp therapy invivo study-phd topic
  • Efficiency of smear layer removal with chitosan in endodontic — an in vitro atomic force microscope analysis
  • Efficacy of calcium hydroxide, mushroom and aloevera extract as an intracanal medicaments against E Faecalis — An in vitro study
  • Reinforcing effects of calcium silicate based cement and dual cure composite resin in simulated immature teeth with an open apex — An in vitro study
  • Effect of two different chemo mechanical caries removal agents on the chemical composition of dentin and evaluation of microtensile bond strength at dentin adhesive interface — An in vitro study
  • Fracture Resistance of simulated immature teeth rehabilitated with different restorative materials — A 3D finate element analysis
  • Evaluation of Microleakage at tooth – biodentine-composite resin interfaces in class II open sandwich restoration- An in vitro study
  • Functional cusp restored with direct composite restoration using polyethylene woven fibers with and without cuspal coverage : an invitro study Application of natural extracts as antioxidants on bleached enamel and it’s effect on shear bond strength - an invitro study
  • Evaluation of dentinal crack formation by protaper next, hyflex cm and wave one reciprocating file systems at the apical and middle third of root in mandibular molars using sem - an in vitro study
  • Evaluation of gingival microleakage in deep class ii closed sandwich composite restoration using different liners– an in vitro study
  • Effect of 5% chlorine dioxide irrigant on strength of resin sealer to radicular dentin - an in vitro study
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance of overly flared endodontically treated teeth with extensive coronal tooth structure loss using different reinforcement techniques-an invitro study
  • Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth with three-wall cavity involving
  • Effect of application of naturally occurring anti-oxidant agents on bonding of composite resin to bleached enamel at different time intervals- an in-vitro study
  • Evaluation of dentinal tubule occlusion using a desensitizing toothpaste and mouthwash for a time period of 60 days – sem analysis
  • Dentinal tubule occluding effect of a herbal tooth paste and mouthwash –an invitro sem analysis
  • “Quantitative Assessment of Surface Roughness with Chlorine dioxide Irrigant on Root Canal Dentin by 3D CLSM”
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance of overly flared endodontically treated teeth with extensive coronal tooth structure loss using different reinforcement techniques
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth with occluso-proximal cavity involving functional cusp restored with direct composite restoration using polyethylene woven fibers: an invitro study
  • Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth using various angulations of cast post and core: an invitro study
  • A Double blind, Active controlled, Randomized, Single Centre, Two Arm, Clinical study to compare the safety and efficacy of hiora-K toothpaste and Mouthwash combination with hiora-K mouthwash and Complete Care toothpaste in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity
  • To evaluate the efficacy of smear layer removal using an experimental irrigant combining three herbal extracts and papain enzyme-an invitro study
  • Comparative evaluation of chitosan gingival retraction cord with aluminium chloride and non impregnated gingival cords-an invitro study
  • Evaluation of stress distribution in teeth with angulated posts-FEM study
  • Clinical Evaluation of whitening effect of novel botanique tooth paste on anterior teeth
  • Evaluation of Chitosan irrigant on resin sealer bond strength to radicular dentin-an invitro study
  • Evaluation of chelating effect of chitosan when used as intracanal lubricant and an irrigant on smear layer removal-an invitro study
  • Microtensile bond strength of composite resin following the use of bromelain and papain as deprotensing agents on etched dentin,an invitro study
  • Evaluation of stress distribution pattern in maxillary incisors restored with Everstick posts at varying core angulations-FEM study
  • Micropushout bond strength of fiber postcemented at different time intervals in canals obturated using two different MTA based and AH plus sealers-an invitro study
  • To evaluate the microleakage at cervical and occlusal margins in class II restorations with Cention N and bulk fill compositeresin using Confocal Laser Scanning microscopy
  • Long term effect of chitosan lubricating gel and irritant on push out bond strength of resin sealer-An invitro study
  • To evaluate the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite in combination with salvadora persica as an irrigant with smear layer removal property-an invitro study
  • Detemination of effective concentration of chitosan gel lubricant on smear layer removal
  • Comparison Endoseal MTA and Endocem MTA for furcal repair in a Permanent molar-an invitro study
  • Evaluation of immediate and delayed microtensile bond strength of chitosan modified composite to dentin -an invitro study
  • Effect of addition of nanobiomaterials to carbamide peroxide on the bleaching efficacy and microhardness of bleached enamel-an invitro study
  • Evaluation of fracture resistanve of Everstick post in comparison to other post systems in maxillary anteriors with open apex and flared canals.-an invito study
  • To evaluate the immediate and delayed microleakage in Class II cavities restored with chitosan mixed composite resins-an invitro study
  • Comparison of the deformation and cyclic fatigue resistance of Hyflex CM and Hyflex EDM Ni Ti rotary files after instrumentation and heat sterilization-an invitro study.
  • Fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth using various angulations of cast post and core: an in-vitro study
  • A Double blind, Active controlled, Randomized, Single Centre, Two Arm, Clinical study to compare the safety and efficacy of hiora-K toothpaste and Mouthwash combination with hiora-K mouthwash and Complete Care toothpaste in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity
  • To evaluate the efficacy of smear layer removal using an experimental irrigant combining three herbal extracts and papain enzyme-an in-vitro study
  • Comparative evaluation of chitosan gingival retraction cord with aluminium chloride and non impregnated gingival cords-an in-vitro study
  • Evaluation of stress distribution in teeth with angulated posts-FEM study
  • Clinical Evaluation of whitening effect of novel botanique tooth paste on anterior teeth.
  •  Evaluation of Chitosan irrigant on resin sealer bond strength to Radicular dentin-an in-vitro study
  • Evaluation of chelating effect of chitosan when used as intracanal lubricant and an irrigant on smear layer removal-an in-vitro study
  • Micro tensile bond strength of composite resin following the use of bromelain and papain as deprotienising agents on etched dentin, an in-vitro study
  • Comparison Endoseal MTA and Endocem MTA for furcal repair in a Permanent molar-an in-vitro study
  • Profilometric assessment of abrasive property of 2 herbal paste on enamel surface.
  • Determination of effective concentration of chitosan gel lubricant on smear layer removal
  • Evaluation of immediate and delayed micro-tensile bond strength of chitosan modified composite to dentin -an in-vitro study
  • Effect of addition of nano biomaterials to carbamide peroxide on the bleaching efficacy and micro-hardness of bleached enamel-an in-vitro study
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance of Everstick post in comparison to other post systems in maxillary anteriors with open apex and flared canals.-an in-vitro study
  • Effects of cuspal deflection on endo treated premolars in MOD cavity restored with bulk fill composite, Everstick posterior and bulk fill topped with Ribbond bucco-lingually lining the cusp
  • To evaluate the immediate and delayed micro-leakage in Class II cavities restored with chitosan mixed composite resins-an in-vitro study
  • Comparison of the deformation and cyclic fatigue resistance of Hyflex CM and Hyflex EDM Ni Ti rotary files after instrumentation and heat sterilization-an in-vitro study
  • Evaluation of stress distribution pattern in maxillary incisors restored with Everstick posts at varying core angulations-FEM study
  • Micro-push out bond strength of fiber post cemented at different time intervals in canals obturated using two different MTA based and AH plus sealers-an in-vitro study
  • To evaluate the micro leakage at cervical and occlusal margins in class II restorations with Cention N and bulk fill composite resin using Confocal Laser Scanning microscopy
  • Long term effect of chitosan lubricating gel and irritant on push out bond strength of resin sealer-An in-vitro study
  • To evaluate the efficacy of sodium hypochlorite in combination with salvadora persica as an irrigant with smear layer removal property-an in-vitro study
  •  Determination of effective concentration of chitosan gel lubricant on smear layer removal
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance of mesio-occlusion-distally involved endodontically treated maxillary premolars restored with bulk fill composite, short fibre reinforced composite resin with and without overlay- an invitro study
  • Evaluation of surface roughness of enamel after bleaching with Antivet solution
  • Stress distribution pattern in endodontically treated media occlusally involved premolars restored with ceramic onlay, Vonlay and full crown restoration - A 3D Finite Element Analysis
  • A comparative evaluation of the amount of fluoride release and re-release from novel bioactive GIC( Activa Bioactive), Novel Bioactive composite (Activa Pronto)
  • Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance and fracture patterns of endodontically treated maxillary premolars with mesio-occluso-distal(MOD) preparation restored with direct composite overlays using different cusp reduction designs. An invitro study 
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance and fracture pattern in endodontically treated maxillary premolars with MOD preparation restored with direct composite inlay and direct composite vonlay
  • Evaluation of fracture resistance of endodontically treated mesio- occlusally involved premolars restored with ceramic onlay, vonlay and full crown restorations- an Invitro study
  • Evaluation of microhardness of enamel following application of Antivet bleaching agent
  • Evaluation of antimicrobial action, pulp tissue dissolution and smear layer removal of an experimental irrigant combining salvadora persica and sodium hypochlorite with and without ultrasonic activation – an in vitro study
  • Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of aqueous and ethanolic extract of Salvadora Persica with and without Ultrasonic activation- an in vitro study
  • Evaluation of sealing ability of chitosan coating gutta percha when used with 0.2% chitosan incorporated resin based sealer by push out bond strength
  • Auto irrigate- the continuous irrigant delivery and intracanal aspiration system
  • Comparative evaluation of the   cleaning and shaping ability of Trunatomy and Hyflex EDM file system – an invitro study
  • Effect of resveratrol pretreatment of root dentin on immediate and delayed pushout bond strength of fiber post luted using self adhesive resin cement – an invitro study
  • Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of anterior endocrowns using nanoceramic and indirect composite resin materials- an invitro study
  • Comparative evaluation of microleakage in class v cavities, in premolars, restored with two novel bioactive restorative materials (activa bioactiva restorative and activa pronto)– an invitro study
  • Comparative evaluation of fracture resistance in overlyflared endodontically treated anterior teeth restored using prefabricated fibre reinforced composite post and rebilda post GT system - an invitro study

Ongoing Research (2021 onwards)

  • Evaluation of microleakage in premolar class v cavities, restored with bioactive composite resin with  and without a bioactive liner.
  • Stress distribution in fractured flared endodontically treated maxillary central incisors restored with composite core- full crown, fibre post-full crown, everstick post-full crown and endocrown using lithium disilicate ceramic material - a finite element analysis.
  • Stress distribution in endodontically treated mandibular molars with different minimally invasive access preparations restored with bulk fill composite material: a finite element study.
  • Evaluation of microleakage in class ii cavities restored with snow plow technique using different bulk fill composite resins.
  • Evaluation of fracture Resistance of three different esthetic posts in overly flared endodontically treated fractured anterior teeth.
  • Stress pattern in endodontically treated mandibular molars restored with bulk fill composite resin onlay with varying intraradicular extensions - a finite element analysis.
  • Comparative evaluation of smear layer removal efficacy of three intra canal chealating agents using SEM- In vitro study
  • Effect of premedication with ibuprofen on pain perception in patients during root canal procedure with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis with apical periodontitis- Randomized controlled clinical trial.
  • Fracture resistance of grossly destructed mandibular second molars restored with one or two intra radicular fiber post- An in-vitro study.
  • Stress distribution in grossly destructed mandibular second molars restored with one or two intra radicular fiber post- An FEM study.
  • Spectrophotometric analysis of color changes in enamel following exposure to herbal agents and hydrogen peroxide- an In-vitro study