To evolve the department into a Centre for excellence in providing knowledge, techniques, skills to students and providing best quality treatment to the population
SPECIAL CLINICS
- TMJ clinic
- Geriatric clinic
- Comprehensive clinic
Departments
PROSTHODONTICS
SHORT TERM GOALS
- To develop more efficient and innovative teaching practices
- To encourage students to practice ethical and evidence-based dentistry.
- To spread awareness among the public regarding prosthetic needs and treatment options for the same
- To acquire and incorporate the latest materials, technology, and equipment to enable students to be on par globally
- To cater to the prosthetic needs of the ailing and infirm geriatric population
LONG TERM GOALS
- To establish the department as a center of advanced learning in the field of prosthetic dentistry in the region
- To conduct various community outreach programs to fulfill the prosthetic needs to benefit populations
- To increase awareness and enhance the utilization of oral health services.
- To participate in funded research projects.
- To be recognized as a state-of-the-art research center for prosthetic materials and fabrication technology
By Faculty
Scientific Publications
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| Impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on predicting marginal fit and esthetic outcomes for custom implant abutments. | Bioinformations 2025; 21(10): 3962–3967. |
| Assessment of the Anti-bacterial Properties and Cytocompatibility of Implant Coatings Incorporating Antimicrobial Agents: An In vitro Study | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2024. |
| Comparative analysis of long-term success rates and patient satisfaction among different implant placement techniques for implant-supported restorations: A Prospective Clinical Trial | Journal of Pharmacy and Bioallied Sciences, 2024. |
| Comparative evaluation of Dimensional Stability of Elastomeric Impression Materials subjected to ultraviolet irradiation and sprayed atomized disinfection: An In vitro Study | Dental Journal of Advanced Studies, Vol. 12, Issue 2 (May–August 2024). |
| A Prosthetic management of flabby ridge in complete denture fabrication – A Case Report | Journal of Clinical Prosthodontics & Implantology 2021; 3(1): 18–22. |
| Stem cells in dentistry – A review | Malanadu Dental Journal, 2020 April–June; Vol. 9, Issue 2: 1–4. |
| Guided Implant Surgery | Malanadu Dental Journal, 2019 Oct–Nov; Vol. 8, Issue 4:33-39. |
| Impression techniques in Implant Dentistry | Malanadu Dental Journal, 2019 Oct–Nov; Vol. 8, Issue 4: 12–17. |
| Computer –based method of bite mark analysis- A benchmark in forensic dentistry | Journal of forensic dental sciences 2016 january –april :vol 8/issue 1;32-35 |
| Three – dimensional imaging in implant assessment for prosthodontist utilization of the cone beam computer tomography | International journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry .2014 january- march :4(1); 23-33. |
| Comparison of exothermic release during the polymerization of four material used to fabricate provisional restorations | International journal of prosthodontics and restorative dentistry .2014 january –march ; 4(1) 1-5. |
| Prosthetic rehabilitation of a patient with congenitally deformed ears | Journal of indian prosthodontic society 2014 december; 14 (suppi-1):264-267 |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| M.Mathew, B John, A George. An Early Loaded Implant Supported Mandibular Complete Arch Fixed Prosthesis in a young Completely Edentulous Patient.A Case Report | Journal of Oral Implantology. 2013; 39, 4: 487 - 495 |
| V Mani, K K Sivaprasad, A George, V S. Vinod, M Mathew, S Paul Hybrid Implant: A Novel Implant System (Original Research) | Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery 2015 Sep;14(3):720-7. Published online 2014 Nov 5 doi: 10.1007/s12663-014-0722-9. Epub 2014 Nov 5. PMCID: PMC4511897 PMID: 26225068 |
| A V Abhirami, M Mathew, S Jayakumar , K Arumugam, P Ponnusamy, T Narasimhan : Evaluation of Compressive and Flexural Strengths of Two Resin - Based Core Materials with an Alkasite Material : An In Vitro Study (Original Research) | The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2023; 24 (6):385-389. |
| The Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2023; 24 (6):385-389.Prosthetic Management of Tooth Loss due to Hemangioma | Journal Indian Prosthodontic Soc - supplementary (2013); 184 – 189 |
| J Julian, J Mathew, M Mathew, K George, R S Chandran : Implant placement with simultaneous grafting in the Anterior maxilla- A Case Report | Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University : 2011;6(3); Page 153-156 |
| A V Abirami, B R Nandakishore, M Mathew, A K Subhash, A Mohan, F Aboobacker Tall and Tilted Pin hole Immediately Loaded Implants (Ttphil ™) - All Tilt ™ Concept - Rehabilitation of The Atrophic Ridges: A Review | International Journal of Medical Science and Advanced Clinical Research (IJMACR) Volume -2, Issue - 6, November - December- 2019,Page No: 251- 255 153-156 |
| J Julian, S T Parackal, PK Smily, M Mathew Full mouth rehabilitation of a patient with Chronic Periodontitis | Kerala Dental Journal 2011;34 (3);332 - 334 |
| B Cherian, C Nair, M Mathew, K George, V Sanjeevan,. Duplicate dentures: Impression tray technique | Kerala Dental Journal 2013;36(1); 29 -31 |
| P R Ranijayatha, B R Nandakishore, M Mathew, A Mohan, F AboobackerFull Mouth Rehabilitation of the patient with severely worn dentition using a twin stage procedure: A case report | Journal of Prosthetic Implant Dentistry : 2021;5(1):26 - 33 |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| Effect of recasting on the physical properties of base metal alloys: An in vitro study | Jittin James. Effect of recasting on the physical properties of base metal alloys: An in vitro study. J IntSoc Prevent Communit Dent 2018;8: 457-62 |
| A comparative evaluation of abrasion resistance of three commercially available type IV dental stone , dried using three different drying techniques- An in vitro study | Jittin James. A comparative evaluation of abrasion resistance of three commercially available type IV dental stone , dried using three different drying techniques- An in vitro study. J Pharm Bioall Sci 2021;13:S580-5 |
| Evaluation of radicular dentin microcracks formation after instrumentation with NiTi Hand and Rotary File System : A Stereomicroscopic study | Jittin James. Evaluation of radicular dentin microcracks formation after instrumentation with NiTi Hand and Rotary File System : A Stereomicroscopic study. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice (2020);10.5005/jp-journals-10024-2955 |
| A comparative evaluation of enamel wear against different surface finished ceramics : An in vitro study | Jittin James. A comparative evaluation of enamel wear against different surface finished ceramics : An in vitro study. Cureus 15(9): e44689.DOI 10.7759/cureus.44689. |
| Role of occlusion in Temporomandibular disorders; a literature review | Jittin James. Role of occlusion in Temporomandibular disorders; a literature review. MDJ Vol 7 Issue 2, Apr- Jun 2018 |
| Denture Stomatitis and Its management- Review Article | Jittin James. Denture stomatitis and its management- review article. mdj vol.4,issue 2,apr-jun '15 |
| Characterization of Complete dentures: a Literature review | JittinJames. Characterization of Complete dentures: a Literature review. KDJ 2014; Vol 37, No 4: 258-259 |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| A Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Wear Against Different Surface Finished Ceramics: An In Vitro Study | Cherian J, Jay Journal Details akumar R, James J, et al. (September 04, 2023) A Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Wear Against Different Surface Finished Ceramics: An In Vitro Study. Cureus 15(9): e44689. doi:10.7759/cureus.44689 |
| Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on Tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth-supported Prosthesis: a comparative three-dimensional finite element Analysis | The journal of indian prosthodontic society |
| Implant impressions an overview | Sramadathil, S., K.P, h., K.S, J., Revisudhan, j. and John, L., 2020. implant impressions. malanadu dental journal, 9(4). |
| Predictable digital surgical guide | Revisudhan, J., KP, C., KS, J., Sramadathil, S. and John, L., 2020. Predictable digital surgical guide. malanadu dental journal, 9(3). |
| Concept of immediate loading of implants | John, L., kp, c., ks, j., Revisudhan, J. and Sramadathil, S., 2020. Current concept of immediate loading of implants. malanadu dental journal, 9(3). |
| Evaluation of temperature changes at the impant-bone interface during splinting of impression coping with auto polymerizing resin : an in vitro study | Sramadathil S, Philip CK, Revisudhan JK, John LS, Ravindran PA, Thomas A. Evaluation of temperature changes at the implant bone interface during splinting of impression coping with auto polymerizing resin: An in vitro study. J Nat Sci Med 2025;8:297-302. |
| Liquid-supported dentures: a boon for flabby ridges | Ambili Ravindran P., Sethu S. Liquid-Supported Dentures: A Boon for Flabby Ridges. Clinical Dentistry 2025; XIX; 39-43 https://doi.org/10.33882/ClinicalDent.15.35762 |
| Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics: anarrative review. | J Odontol Res 2024;12(1)20-4. |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| Graphene - Avant Garde In Dentistry | World journal of pharmaceutical and medical research Volume 8 ,Issue 6,2021(219-223). |
| Neutral zone impression technique for compromised mandibular ridges- A case report. | Malanadu Dental Journal ISSN No.2348-201X/Vol .10- Issue 2 April- June 2021. |
| Occlusal splint therapy :An overview | Malanadu Dental Journal ISSN No.2348-201X/Vol .11- Issue 1 April- June 2022(58-65) |
| Tooth supported overdenture -A case report | Malanadu Dental Journal ISSN No.2348-201X/Vol .11- Issue 1 April- June 2022 (30-34) |
| A Review on materials for dental implants. | Malanadu Dental Journal /ISSN No.2348-201X/Vol .11- Issue 1 April- June 2022(51-57). |
| Rehabilitation of bilateral distal extension case with cpd fabricated using altered cast technique to increase tissue support :A case report | World journal of pharmaceutical and medical research Volume 8 ,Issue 6,2022(254-259). |
| Palatal Rugae: Master of Multitasking | Malanadu Dental Journal ISSN No.2348-201X /Vol. 10-Issue 2 April – June 2021 |
| Forensic Odontology and its Ineluctable Slice:Prosthodontics-a review | Forensic Odontology and its Ineluctable Slice:Prosthodontics-a review.International Journal of Science & Healthcare Research.2023;8(4):294-300.DOI:10.52403/ijshr:20230442 |
| A way out to deficient alveolar bone: osseodensification and densah burs | J Odontol Res 2023 Volume 11, Issue 1 |
| Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth-supported prosthesis: A comparative three-dimensional finite element analysis. | J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2024;24:391-6. |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| Crown removers : a review | International Journal Of Innovative Science And Research Technology Volume 7, Issue 4, April – 2022, 2456-2165 |
| Trans electric nerve stimulation – a review | International Journal of Science and Research Volume 11, Issue 4, April 2022, 2319-7064 |
| An insight into the science behind saliva and its cricial role in oral health | The Journal of Dental Panacea : Volume 2, Issue 3, August 2021, 52-57 |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| A Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Wear Against Different Surface Finished Ceramics: An In Vitro Study | Cherian J, Jayakumar R, James J, Thomas V, Sramadathil S, KattachirakunnelSasi A. A Comparative Evaluation of Enamel Wear Against Different Surface Finished Ceramics: An In Vitro Study. Cureus. 2023 Sep 4;15(9):e44689. doi: 10.7759/cureus.44689. PMID: 37809223; PMCID: PMC10551576. |
| Forensic Odontology and its Ineluctable Slice:Prosthodontics-a review | Athira ks,Revathy C V,Dhanya V H,Vishnu Suresh,Ann George.Forensic Odontology and its Ineluctable Slice:Prosthodontics-a review.International Journal of Science & Healthcare Research.2023;8(4):294-300.DOI:10.52403/ijshr:20230442 |
| Away out to deficient alveolar bone: osseodensification and densah burs | Athira Kattachirakunnel Sasi¹* Revathy Chempakasseril Venugopalapillai² Dhanya VH³ Vishnu Suresh⁴ Ann George⁵ Vinaya Murali.Away out to deficient alveolar bone: osseodensification and densah burs.J Odontol Res 2023 Volume 11, Issue 1 |
| Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth-supported prosthesis: A comparative three-dimensional finite element analysis. | Ravindran PA, Raghavan R, Christopher K, Sramadathil S, George A, Sasi AK. Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth-supported prosthesis: Acomparative three-dimensional finite element analysis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2024;24:391-6. |
| Comparative Evaluation of Deciduous and Permanent Coronal Caries Using Polarizing Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy | Nithya Annie Thomas, Sreena T,Charisma Thimmaiah, Pinky Varghese,Nimmy Sabu,Pretty Prince P. ,SasiA K.Comparative Evaluation of Deciduous and Permanent Coronal Caries Using Polarizing Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy.The Scientific World Journal2025; |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| Analysis of Geometric Proportions on Maxillary anterior teeth for esthetic smile design:An In vivo study | Journal of Pharmacy &Bioallied Science, June 2021, Vol 13, Page No. S778 to 782 |
| Comparative Evaluation of Deciduous and Permanent Coronal Caries using Polarizing Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy | Thomas NA, T S, Thimmaiah C, Varghese P, Sabu N, Prince P P, Sasi AK. Comparative Evaluation of Deciduous and Permanent Coronal Caries Using Polarizing Light Microscopy and Scanning Electron Microscopy. The Scientific World Journal. 2025;2025(1):4431399. |
| Zirconia in dentistry-An overview | Journal of Odontological Research, Jan- 2015, Vol 3, Page 23- 31 |
| Dental age estimation in adults by histomorphology of teeth - a review | J Odontol Res 2023 Volume 11, Issue 2 |
| Immediate dentures; A clinical review and case report. | Journal of Odontological Research, Jan- 2015, Vol 3, Page 44- 49 |
| Lasers in Prosthodontics-A Review | J Odontol Res 2021 Volume 9, Issue 1 |
| Radiotherapy-an overview | Malanadu dental Journal,Jan-2015,Vol 4,Page 9-11 |
| The Enigmatic Odontogenic Keratocyst; A Cross –Sectional Study of Odentogenic Cysts and Tumours Using Ki-67 | Rambam Maimonides Med J 2025;16 (3) |
| Title of the Articles | Journal Details |
|---|---|
| Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on Tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth‑supported : Prosthesis: a comparative three‑dimensional finite element Analysis | Ravindran PA, Raghavan R, Christopher K,Sramadathil S, George A, Sasi AK. Stress distribution by parafunctional loading on tooth–implant, implant–implant, and tooth–tooth‑supported prosthesis: A comparative three‑dimensional finite element analysis. J Indian Prosthodont Soc 2024;24:391-6. |
| A comparative evaluation of the wettability of two denture base material to artifical saliva and distilled water :an in vitro study | Sasi AK, Thomas W, Revathy CV, Murali V, Dhanya VH, Ravindran A. A comparative evaluation of the wettability of two denture base materials to artificial saliva and distilled water: An in vitro study. J Nat Sci Med 2025;8:199-203. |
| Evaluation of temperature changes at the impant-bone interface during splinting of impression coping with auto polymerizing resin : an in vitro study | Sramadathil S, Philip CK, Revisudhan JK, John LS, Ravindran PA, Thomas A. Evaluation of temperature changes at the implant bone interface during splinting of impression coping with auto polymerizing resin: An in vitro study. J Nat Sci Med 2025;8:297-302. |
| Liquid-supported dentures: a boon for flabby ridges. | Ambili Ravindran P., Sethu S. Liquid-Supported Dentures: A Boon for Flabby Ridges. Clinical Dentistry 2025; XIX; 39-43 https://doi.org/10.33882/ClinicalDent.15.35762 |
| Artificial intelligence in prosthodontics: anarrative review. | J Odontol Res 2024;12(1)20-4. |
| Esthetic emergence profile | International journal of applied dental science 2019;5(4):163-166 |
| Surface treatment of implants | International journal of science and healthcare research vol 5;issue:1 jan-march 2020 |
| Odontology a forensic outlook | The journal of prosthodontic and implant dentistry vol4/issue1/sept-dec 2020 |
| Occlusal concepts in complete denture prosthodontics :a literature review | International journal of science and healthcare research vol 5;issue:1 jan-march 2020 |
Observance Of Important Days
- Prosthodontists Day
Flagship Pojects
- Free Denture Program
Acheivements And Recognition
Dr. Miriam Mathew
- Ethics committee member – IEC, IGIDS
- Ethics committee member – Mar Baselios Dental College, Kothamangalam
- Completed the 300 hour Maxicourse in Dental Implantology in Chennai, India conducted by the American Academy of Implant Dentistry
- Awarded Best Paper: Alveolar Ridge augmentation
- Completed the 150 hour Fellowship in Orofaical Pain , Temperomandibular Disorders and Sleep Medicine conducted by Smile USA Academy, New Jersey , USA in Bangalore
- Completed the 250 hour Continuum in Orofacial Pain, Temperomandibular Disorders and Sleep Medicine conducted by Smile USA Academy , New Jersey, USA in Mumbai
Dr Jittin James
- Presentation at Kerala State Dental Conference on “Sinus augmentation for supplementing prosthetic space in implantology
Dr Sethu
- KSCSTE grant on “Near field Communication in Prosthetic Dentistry’ – Dr Sethu S.
- KSCSTE student project on antifungal activity of Glycyrrhiza Glabra and Murraya Koenigii against Candida albicans biofilms on acrylic resin surfaces with denture adhesives
Dr Pinky Varghese
- Editorial Board – Journal of Odontological Research (ISSN 2320-7795), since 2018
Future Plans
- To establish the department as a center for advanced learning in the field of Prosthodontics.
- To conduct community outreach programs to educate the rural population regarding prosthetic dentistry.
- To make the department a center of postgraduate excellence
- Providing holistic and comprehensive training for interns through the Professional Enrichment Program for Interns
- To acquire and incorporate new materials, instruments, and equipment to expose and familiarize students with their use.
Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, IndiraNagar,
Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala. 686 691.
Phone No : +91-9605400034 / 35
Email : info@igids.org
Nellikuzhi, Kothamangalam, Ernakulam Dist, Kerala. 686 691.
Phone No : +91-9605400034 / 35
Email : info@igids.org
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