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SJDC – St.Joseph's Dental College

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

About

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is a specialized branch of dentistry focused on the diagnosis, prevention, and correction of malocclusions, dentofacial deformities, and irregularities in tooth alignment and jaw growth. This discipline plays a crucial role in achieving functional occlusion, facial harmony, and long-term oral health.

The department aims to impart in-depth knowledge and clinical expertise in understanding craniofacial growth and development, biomechanics of tooth movement, and the etiology of malocclusion. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical diagnostic skills using clinical assessment, radiographic evaluation, and cephalometric analysis.

Students are trained in the application of various fixed and removable orthodontic appliances, understanding their indications, mechanisms of action, and therapeutic outcomes. The curriculum also integrates concepts of growth modification and orthognathic surgery, equipping students to manage complex skeletal discrepancies.

A key objective of the department is to foster research and innovation in the field, encouraging students to engage in evidence-based practice and interdisciplinary collaboration. The goal is to ensure comprehensive patient care, combining aesthetics, function, and stability.

In essence, the Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics is committed to delivering quality education, promoting advanced clinical skills, and nurturing a spirit of inquiry to contribute meaningfully to the profession and patient well-being.

Events

CDE PROGRAM
We are delighted to announce that the CDE Zonal Programme 2023 has held on December, 2024, organized by St.Joseph Dental College, Eluru. This prestigious event will take place at bringing together dental professionals, academicians, &students

The Continuing Dental Education (CDE) Zonal Program is designed to foster professional development, knowledge exchange, and hands-on learning in the field of dentistry. The event will feature a series of expert lectures by renowned speakers, interactive panel discussions, and workshops that will provide valuable insights into current trends and innovations in dental science and practice.

Our esteemed speakers

Dr. Bhargav Rayala, Sr. Lecturer, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, SJDC

Dr. Venkata Giri Indugu, Reader, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, SJDC

Dr. K. Pradeep, Reader, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Vishnu Dental College.

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

 NATIONAL ORTHODONTICS DAY CELEBRATION

On the occasion of “NATIONAL ORTHODONTICS  DAY” on 5thOCTOBER 2001, the Department of ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS has conducted ORTHO day celebration event on  5th October 2021. The events featured “Chart painting, Short vedio, slogan competitions, wire bendings “. The students of SJDC made it possible and successful, showcasing their presence and energy throughout the celebrations. On the occasion of “NATONAL ORTHODONTICS DAY” on 5THOctober 2021

APRIL 2025, The Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, St.Joseph Dental

College organized various competitions like  Chart painting, slogan competition, best smile ,ShortVedio, social media marketing. Correspondent and Secretary Rev. Fr. G. Moses, along with Administrator Rev. Fr. L. Felix, Principal Dr. N. Sleeva Raju, Vice Principal Dr. Aaron Arun Kumar, Dr. Anuradha, Dr. N. Sleeva Raju HOD, Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics encouraged students to engage in various activities and awarded prizes to the winners.

Research

On going research

  • “COMPARISION OF SHEAR BOND STRENGTH OF ALIGNER ATTACHMENTS WITH DIFFERENT FLOWABLE COMPOSITES CURED WITH DIFFERENT CURING LIGHTS” – AN INVITRO STUDY
  • “EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF THREE DIFFERENT CLEANSING METHODS ON ORTHODONTIC ALIGNERS – AN INVIVO STUDY”
  • A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF FRICTIONAL CHARACTERISTICS DIFFERENT NANOPARTICLES COATING ON ORTHODONTIC BRACKETS AND ARCH WITRES – AN INVITRO STUDY
  • “COMPARISION OF SHEAR BOND STRENGTH OF ALIGNER ATTACHMENTS WITH DIFFERENT COMPOSITE MATERIALS CURED WITH DIFFERENT CURING LIGHTS” – AN INVITRO STUDY.
  • “EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF THREE DIFFERENT CLEANSING METHODS ON ORTHODONTIC ALIGNERS AN INVIVO STUDY”.
  • COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE COLOUR STABILITY OF ATTACHMENTS MADE OF DIFFERENT COMPOSITES IMMERSED IN VARIOUS SOLUTIONS – AN IN-VITRO STUDY
  • “EFFECT OF NANO-GRAPHENE OXIDE INCORPORATED IN ORTHODONTIC COMPOSITE AND BONDING AGENT ON SHEAR BOND STRENGTH AND ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES : AN INVITRO STUDY”
  • EVALUATION OF ALVEOLAR BONE CHANGES: A COMPARITIVE CBCT STUDY BETWEEN PITTS 21 AND DAMON SELF LIGATING BRACKET SYSTEMS – AN IN VIVO STUDY.
  • “EVALUATION OF TRANSVERSE MAXILLARY ARCH CHANGES IN INTER-CUSPAL AND INTER-APICAL DISTANCE DURING ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT: A COMPARATIVE CBCT STUDY BETWEEN DAMON AND PITTS 21 SELF-LIGATING BRACKET SYSTEMS”- AN IN-VIVO STUDY.
  • ASSESSMENT OF ROOT RESORPTION: A COMPARTIVE CBCT STUDY BETWEEN DAMON AND PITTS 21 SELF-LIGATING BRACKET SYSTEMS”- AN IN VIVO STUDY.
  • EVALUATION OF SHEAR BOND STRENGTH AND ANTI MICROBIAL PROPERTIES OF TITANIUM DIOXIDE NANOPARTICLE INCORPORATE IN CONVENTIONAL ORTHODONTIC PRIMER AND MOISTUTURE INSENSITIVE PRIMER UNDER CONTAMINATED AND NON CONTAMINATED ENAMEL SURFACES -AN INVITRO STUDY
  • EVALUATION OF ANTIMICROBIAL PROPERTIES AND SHEAR BOND STRENGTH OF ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVES INCORPORATING ZWITTERION COMPOUND AND SILVER OXIDE NANOPARTICLES – COMPARATIVE INVITRO STUDY
  • “COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF THE ANTIMICROBIAL AND FLEXURAL STRENGTH OF ZWITTER ION AND GRAPHENE OXIDE EMBEDDED IN SELF CURE ACRYLIC RESIN-AN INVITRO STUDY
  • INFLUENCE OF METHACRYLOYLOXYETHYL PHOSPHORYLCHOLINE (MPC) AND ZINCOXIDE NANOPARTICLES ON SHEAR BOND STRENGTH AND ANTIMICROBIAL ACTIVITY IN ORTHODONTIC ADHESIVE AND PRIMER – A COMPARATIVE IN-VITRO STUDY

Publications

2024

Harini A, Kadiveti A, Reddy GV, Alahari SS, Singaraju GS, Mandava P, sankarSingaraju G. Predictors of Curve of Spee Leveling in Class II Division 1 Malocclusion Treated With Reverse Curve of Spee Archwires: An Observational Study. Cureus. 2024 Aug 19;16(8).

2023

Mlv SK, Kadiveti A, Mittal R. Ossified superficial infrapatellar bursa: a case report. Cureus. 2023 Feb 26;15(2).

Balina S, Karri T, Indugu V, Gade RR, Vineesha CM, Likhita C, Chadalawada L. Prevalence and distribution of malocclusion using Dewey’s modification in coastal Andhra Pradesh, India: a cross-sectional study. Cureus. 2023 Aug 4;15(8).

2022

George SS, Reddy TJ, Kv SK, Chaudhary G, Farooq U, Cherukuri V, Likitha C, REDDY TJ, KV SK, CHAUDHARY G, FAROOQ U. The Influence of Heights of Power Arm for Controlled Anterior Teeth Movement in Sliding Mechanics: A 3D FEM Study. Cureus. 2022 Jun 15;14(6).

2021

 Early Orthopedic Correction of Skeletal Class III Malocclusion in Growing Child. A Case Report. Venkatagiri Indugu, N Sleeva Raju, Ravivarma M, Swathi Cheepaurupalli, K Neelima, Chadalawada Likhita: Int J Med Res Prof. 2021 Jan; 7(1); 33-37

2019

Rao RS, Akula R, Satyanarayana TS, Indugu V. Recent advances of pacemakers in treatment of xerostomia: A systematic review. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry. 2019 Jul 1;9(4):311-5.

Varma GR, Harsha B, Palla S, Sravan SA, Raju J, Rajavardhan K. Genetics in an orthodontic perspective. Journal of Advanced Clinical and Research Insights. 2019 May 1;6(3):86-90.

Rao RS, Akula R, Satyanarayana TS, Indugu V. Recent advances of pacemakers in treatment of xerostomia: A systematic review. Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry. 2019 Jul 1;9(4):311-5.