JSS Dental College & Hospital, Mysore

Research Activities

JSS Dental College & Hospital


Vision		To strive for excellence in dental education, practice, community service and research.
Mission		To develop and to raise dental professionals in advancing oral health.

Contact Information:

Phone : 91-082-2548349, 2548350
Principal : 91-821-2548346
Fax : 91-821 - 2548352
Email : info@jssdental.org

Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology

1. A comparison of radiovisiography with conventional bitewing radiography in the assessment of proximal caries.

2. A comparison of radiographic depth of proximal caries using ultra speed and extra speed plus dental X-ray films with histological depth - An invitro study.

3. Evaluation of serum protein bound focuses level in oral cancer patients.

4. Bacteria in odontogenic abscesses and their antibiotic sensitivity.

5. Oral manifestations of H.I.V. infection.

6. Diagnostic quality assessment of intra-oral 'double film' with reduced exposure of time.

7. Radiographic manifestations of jaw - bones in chronic renal disease.

8. Oropharyngeal candidiasis in asthamatic patients treating them with metered dose corticisteroid inhalers.

9. Prevalence of Hepatitis-C Infection in patients with oral lichen planus.

10. An Anatomic and Radiographic study of Medial Sigmoid Depression in the Human Mandibular Ramus.

11. In Vitro Sensitometric Comparison E speed and F speed Intraoral Radiographic Films.

12. A Comparative study of Panoramic radiographs with computed tomographs in the assessment of mesiodistal and superioinferior dimensions of radiolucent lesions of Mandibular posterior region.

13. A study of Permanent Maxillary and Mandibular Canines and inter-canine arch widths among Males and Females.

14. Age Estimation by Occlusal Tooth Wear.

15. A study of Mental Foramina on Panoramic Radiographs.

16. Eruption Times of Permanent Teeth in School Children of Mysore, South India”.

17. “Reliability of Panoramic Radiograph in Localizing Impacted Permanent Maxillary Canine”

18. Zygomatic Air Cell Defect: A Panoramic radiographic study.

19. Sex determination from Bucco-lingual dimensions of permanent teeth in adult
population of Mysore.

Dept. of Pedodontics

1. Dento-Alveolar Development and Craniofacial Morphology in children with speech and hearing impairment.

2. Evaluation of pH changes of Dental Plaque after consumption of commonly
available seasonal fruits and fruit juices.

3. An Evaluation of AntiMicrobial activity of commonly used etchants.

4. Maxillary dento-Alveolar development in uni lateral cleft lip and palate cases after
Cheiloplasty - A retrospective evaluation.

5. Evaluation of the Effect of Implementation of a primary Preventive Dental Health
Education Programme on 6-12 year old Primary School Children in Mysore city.

6. A study of caries experience of 2.5 - 3.5 years old pre-nursery children in Mysore
city and assessment of the mothers' Knowledge, attitude and practices regarding
oral health.

7. A comparative evaluation of the Tensile Strength of Silver Soldered Joints of
stainless steel and Cobalt Chromium Orthodontic Wires with Band Material - An
Invitro Study.

8. Enhancing the Bond Strength of the wire-Composite Resin Interface of dental
splints using different wire surface teatments - An Invitro Study.

9. Effect of Enamel Prepartions on Fracture Resistance of Composite Resin Buildup
of Fractures involving Dentine in Anterior Bovine Teeth- An Invitro study.

10. Resistance to Fracture of Pulpectomized Primary Molars Restored with
Commonly used Restorative Materials –An Invitro study.

11. A comparison of the shear bond strength of composite resin to non-etched and etched glass lonomer cements before and after setting - An invitro study.

12. Comparison of fracture resistance of the crown build-up in the simulated immature and mature endodontically treated maxillary anterior teeth reinforced with a fiber post - An invitro study.

13. Effect of Combinations of Surface Treatments and Bonding Agent on the Shear
Bond Strength of Fractured Composite Resin Repaired with a Flowable Composite
- An invitro study.

14. Comparative Evaluation of Shear Bond Strength of Conventional Composite Resin and Nanocomposite Resin to Sandblasted Primary Anterior Stainless Steel Crown and Spectrophotometric Analysis of Color Stability of these Tooth colored Restorative Materials-An in vitro study.

15. Craniofacial and Dentoalveolar Morphological changes in Asthmatic Children-A Cephalometric Study.

16. An In-Vitro study to Evaluate and compare the Shear Bond Strength of Conventional Composite Resin with Nano Composite Restorative Material in Carious and Sound Deciduous Dentin.

17. Evaluation Of The Ph Changes Of Intracanal Medicaments In The Surrounding Periapical Medium And To Compare The Effects Of Contamination – An-In-Vitro Study”.

18. “Efficacy Of Various Root Canal Irrigants On Removal Of Smear Layer In The Primary Root Canals After Hand Instrumentation – A Sem Study.”

19. “Influence Of Dietary Solvents On The Strength Of Commonly Used Esthetic Restorative Materials An In Vitro Study”.

20. Evaluation of the load bearing capacity of fractured incisal edge of Maxillary
permanent Central Incisors restored with a Glass fiber-reinforced Nano composite
– An In-Vitro Study.

21. Comparative Evaluation of Fluoride release from PRG-Composites And Compomer
on Application of Topical Fluoride-An In-vitro study.

22. Comparative evaluation of the effect of cavity disinfectants on the fracture
resistance of primary molars restored with indirect composite inlays-An in vitro
study.

Dept. of Oral & Maxillo-facial Surgery

1. Bone grafts in the management of maxillofacial defects.

2. Different modalities in the treatment of temporo mandibular joint ankylosis - a
study.

3. Comparison of open reduction with and without intermaxillary fixation (IMF) and closed reduction with intermaxillary fixation (IMF) in the treatment of fractures of the mandible.

4. Comparison of various modalities of treatment of the zygomatic fractures.

5. Management of Dentoalveolar Injuries.

6. Bacteriological study and Management of Orofacial Space Infection.

7. A comparative study of the use of double headed screws for intermaxillary ligation with conventional methods in fractures of the mandible.

8. Evaluation of Cranmiofacial Morphology of unoperated cleft lip and palate in children.

9. A comparative study of the use of double headed screws for intermaxillary ligation with conventional methods in fractures of the mandible.

10. Study of Lingual Split Bone Technique in Comparison with Conventional Bone Removal by Burs, In the Removal of Impacted Third molars.

11. Colour Doppler Ultrasound Guided Surgical Drainage of Face and Neck Abscess.

12. A study on Indigenous titanium dental implants.

13. Distraction Osteogenesis: its application in correction of defects of mandible.

14. A Prospective Study on Management of the Mandibular Angle Fracture.

15. Soft tissue changes associated with Orthognathic surgery.

16. Role of platelet Rich Plasma in healing after impacted Mandibular 3^rd molar surgery.

17. The Versatility of Temporalis Myofascial Flap in Maxillofacial Reconstruction:A Clinical Study.

18. Reconstruction Of Orbital Fractures Using Autogenous Bone Graft ”

19. Use Of Modified Epidural Catheter For Analgesia After Iliac Crest Bone Procurement.

20. Study On Transbuccal Fixation Of Mandibular Angle Fractures ”

21. A Comparative Study of 2.0-mm Locking Miniplates to 2.0-mm Standard Miniplates in Treatment of Mandible Fractures

22. “A study on Coronal Incision for treating Zygomatic Complex Fractures”.

23. “A Comparative study on Rhytidectomy approach versus Retromandibular approach for Open Reduction and Internal Fixation of Mandibular Condyle”.

Dept. of Periodontics

1. Evaluation of Efficacy of Natgraft (Bovine Hydroxyapatite) Granules in the Treatment of Human Periodontal Osseous Defects.

2. To Compare the Efficacy of Polyvinyl Alcohol Strips over Acrylic Strips on Subgingival Micro-Flora in Chronic Periodontitis - Local Drug Delivery System.

3. A comparitive study of three non - steroidal, anti - inflammatory drugs on the inhibition of alveolar bone loss in adult periodontitis.

4. To analyse and compare C - Reactive protein levels in GCF and serum in patients with coronary heart diseases.

5. Efficacy of Redox agent on Subgingival Microflora in Chronic Periodontitis - A microbiological evaluation.

6. Evaluation and comparison of periodontal pathogens in plaque subjacent to two different pontic designs and materials.

7. Comparison of Alveolar Bone Level Using Non-Invasive Technique with Surgical Technique - A clinical & Radiological Study.

8. Estimation and Correlation of Plasma Lipid Levels in Chronic Destructive Periodontitis-A Biochemical study.

9. Comparative Evaluation of A Bioabsorbable collagen membrane and Connective Tissue Graft in the Treatment of Localised Gingival Recessions- A Clinical study

10. To compare and evaluate the efficacy of Osseo graft (Dematerialized Bone Matrix – DMBM) and Ortograf-LD (Hydroxyapatite and B-Tricalcium Phosphate) in the treatment of Periodontal intrabony defects (angular bony defects): A Clinical and radiological study.

11. Evaluation of the efficacy of Azadirachta Indica (Neem) Extract Gel as a Local Drug Delivery in the Treatment of patients with Chronic Periodontitis – A Double Blind Randomised Clinical Trial.

12. Evaluation of An Aminobisphosphonate (Alendronate) As a Local Drug Delivery system in the management of Periodontal Osseous Defects-A Clinical and Radiological study.

13. Evaluation of Bone Glass As a Bone Replacement Graft Material In Human Periodontal Osseous Defects – Clinical & Radiographic Study.

14. Comparative evaluation of the efficacy of 0.5% Azithromycin local drug delivery system as an adjunct to scaling and root planning with scaling and root planning alone in the treatment of chronic Periodontitis- A Clinical and microbiological study.

15. A comparative evaluation of the efficacy of fluoridated Hydrogen Peroxide and Chlorhexidine containing mouthrinses-A Clinical and Microbiological study.

16. A comparative evaluation of gingival crevicular blood glucose levels and periodontal status-in office screening test.

17. “Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of Green Tea Catechin Local Drug Delivery System, As An Adjunct To Scaling And Root Planing, In The Treatment Of Chronic Periodontitis”

18. “Evaluation Of The Effect Of Non-Surgical Periodontal Therapy On The Improvement Of Glycemic Control In Patients With Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus-A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial ”

19. “A Comparative Evaluation Of The Efficacy Of 0.5% Povidone-Iodine And Water As Coolants In Ultrasonic Scaling And Root Planing-A Clinical And Microbiological Study”

20. Intrapocket anesthesia for scaling and root planning in pain sensitive patients using thermosetting anesthetic gel-Lidocaine 5%. A double blind clinical trial.

21. Evaluation of antiplaque effect of mastic chewing gum as an adjuct to routine oral hygiene procedures – A double blind, randomized, clinical and microbiological study.

22. Effect of Periodontal therapy on Hemoglobin and Erythrocyte levels in chronic generalized Periodontitis patients with anemia-An Interventional study.

Dept. of Conservative Dentistry

1. Comparative shear bond strength of adhesive restorative materials on dentin - An Invitro study.

2. Comparison of the microleakage of three root canal sealers using a Facultative Anaerobic Microbial Marker - An Invitro Study.

3. The effect of modified class II cavity designs on the adaptation of Composite Resin Estorations - An invitro Dye Penetration Study.

4. Effect of Eugenol & Non - Eugenol Endodontic Sealers on the Tensile Bond Strengths of Luting Cements for Endodontic Posts - An Invitro Study.

5. Adhesive Bonding of Silver Amalgum and a Gallium Alloy to Dentin - An Invitro Comparision.

6. Effect of Dentin Bonding System on shear bond strength of Conventional and Resin Modified Glass Ionomer Cements to Dentin - An Invitro Study.

7. An In-vitro study of the Shaping ability of two rotary endodontic instruments in curved root canals - An Invitro Study.

8. Biocompatibility of Esthetic and Hybrid Restorative Materials - A comparative study.

9. Comparison of shear Bond Strength of All-Ceramic Restorations Bonded to Dentin with various Bonding Parameters –An Invitro study.

10. The Influence of Different Base Materials on the Marginal Integrity of packable Composite Restorations – An In Vitro Microleakage study.

11. Effect of different intracoronal barriers on the lekage of bleaching agents used in non-vital bleaching - An invitro study.

12. Comparison of root canal sealer in distribution in obturated root canal – An invitro study.

13. Influence of dentin and composite resin composition on the temperature rise of a Quartz-Tungsten-Halogen light curing unit - An invitro study.

14. An in vitro evaluation of the effect of Sodium Hypochlorite on shear bond strength of dentin bonding agent on Demineralized and Remineralized dentin.

15. The effect of hydrostatic intrapulpal pressure on the bond strength of three different dentin bonding systems-An in vitro study.

16. Comparative evaluation of sealing ability of Glass Ionomer-Resin Continuum as root-end filling materials-An in vitro study.

17. “Biocompatibility Of Mineral Trioxide Aggregate Versus Portland Cement”

18. “Bonding Agent As A Protective Barrier Against Mercury Release From Dental Amalgam Following Treatment With Home Bleaching Products.

19. “Association Between Microtensile Bond Strength And Microleakage At The Resin Based Composite/Dentin Interface – An In Vitro Study”

20. Evaluation of microleakage using phosphoric acid, MTAD and MTAD with Sodium hypochlorite as conditioners prior to bonding of Composite resin at the cervical margins of Class II cavities-An in vitro dye penetration study.

21. Comparative evaluation of the fracture resistance of fragmented incisal edges restored with two different types of fiber reinforced composites – A glass fiber vs a polyethylene fiber – An in vitro study.

22. Evaluation of the efficacy of Catalase and Sodium Ascorbate as antioxidants on the microleakage of Giomer restoration bonded with self-etch and total-etch adhesives following tooth bleaching-A Confocal Microscopic Study.

Dept. of Prosthodontics

1. Wettability of Denture Soft Lining Materials : An Invitro Study.

2. A Comparative study of chewing efficiency of patients wearing conventional denture with and without soft reliner.

3. A Comparative study of Dimensional Accuracy of Three Conventional Denture Base Resins processed by a Conventional Method and Microwave Polymerization.

4. Evaluating the fractural resistance of four different core materials in combination with four different endodontic post designs.

5. A spectrophotometric analysis of discolouration of commercially available acrylic teeth used in removable denture prostheses and tooth coloured acrylic for fixed prostheses - An Invitro study.

6. Analysis of residual monomer content in different denture base materials using different processing techniques.

7. Evaluation and comparison of diametral tensile strength of commercially available investment materials dried by different methods.

8. An invitro evaluation of roughness produced by commercially available dentifrices and tooth brushes on denture-base resins when cured by different methods.

9. To Evaluate the Tensile and peel Bond Strength of various soft Resilient Denture Liners: An Invitro study.

10. Comparative study to Assess the Effectiveness of various Disinfectants on two Microorganisms and the Application of same on Flexural Strength of Acrylic Denture Base Resin-An Invitro study.

11. A comparative study to evaluate the accuracy of the casting produced with ring and ringless investment technique.

12. A Comparative study of softness, solubility and absorption of heat polymerized and autopolymerized (Silicone and acrylic based) soft denture relining materials when stored in hard and soft water – An invitro study.

13. The effectiveness of microwave sterilization on the hardness of Silicone and acrylic based soft reliner - An invitro study.

14. Comparison of the effect of two commercially available denture cleaners on surface roughness and softness of acrylic based silicone based soft denture relining materials - An invitro study.

15. Evaluation of three different commercially available acrylic denture teeth for impact strength and hardness - An invitro study.

16. Commercial and Household Denture cleansers-Efficacy against Candida albicans and their effect on the Flexural Strength of Acrylic Denture Base Resin-An In vitro study.

17. Abrasion Resistance and Surface Hardness of Type IV Dental Stone after Drying by Various Techniques and the effect of Cyanoacrylate application on the same-An in vitro Study.

18. A study on Disinfections of Alginate Impression with Sodium hypochlorite and Ultraviolet light and their effect on Surface Detail reproduction.-An in vitro study.

19. Effect of different Impression Techniques and use of Retraction Cord on the Gingival Sulcular Penetration of Electrometric Impression-An In vitro study.

20. Influence of long term storage on the Linear Dimensional Accuracy of Improved Alginate Impressions-An In vitro study.

21. “The Effect Of Metal Primer On The Shear Bond Strength Of Denture Base Resin To Base Metal Alloy After Sandblasting, Electrochemical And Laser Etching – An In Vitro Study”

22. “Transverse Bond Strength Of Acrylic Denture Base Resin Repaired Using Heat Polymerizing Auto Polymerizing And Fibre Reinforced Composite Resin An In Vitro Study”

23. “Microwave Post Polymerization Versus Hot Water Postpolymerization On The Peel Bond Strength Of Permanent Autopolymerizing Acrylic Based Resin Reliners - An In Vitro Study”

24. “Effect Of Microwave Sterilization On Abrasion Resistance Of Commercially Available Acrylic Resin Denture Teeth - An In Vitro Study”

25. “To Evaluate And Compare The Bond Strength Of Recommended Tray Adhesive With Universal Tray Adhesive Using Custom Fabricated Tray An In Vitro Study”

26. A comparative study of the surface hardness and abrasion resistance of the die stone by immersion in disinfecting solutions-an in-vitro study.

27. Evaluation and comparison of surface hardness and compressive strength of dental stone specimens by incorporating disinfectants into gauging water-An In vitro study.

28. Influence of different cooling regimes on the flexural strength of heat cure acrylic denture resin processed by a standard curing cycle.

29. Palatal vault depth influence on flexural strength of two heat cured acrylic denture base resins-An in-vitro comparative study.

30. “A study to evaluate Candida albicans at pre and post insertion stages of Removable Dentures in Diabetics and Non Diabetics- An in vivo study”.

Dept. of Community Dentistry

1. Oral health status and treatment needs of Todas - Aboriginals in Nilgiris - An Epidemiological Study.

2. Association between tobacco smoking, periodontal - status and early loss of teeth among bank employees of Mysore city - An Epidemiological study.

3. Oral Health Status and Treatmemnt Needs of Prisoners of Central Jails in Karnataka - An Epidemiological Study.

4. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Lambanis in Gadag District - An Epidemiological Study.

5. Non-carious destruction of teeth among adult population in urban and rural areas of Mysore district - An epidemiological study.

6. An Epidemiological study of oral mucosal lesions in Mysore city.

7. A study to Assess the oral Health Status and Treatment needs of Fishermen Population in Coastal Regions of South India.

8. A study to assess the effectiveness of topically applied 38% silver diamine fluoride and 5% sodium fluoride varnish in arresting dental caries among children aged 6-15 years residing in destitute homes of Mysore city: results after 18 months.

9. A Comparative study to Assess the Oral Health Status and treatment needs of Vegetraian An In Mysore City.

10. Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Karnataka State Road Transporation Corporation Drivers and Employees in Mysore Division – A Comparative Study. A study to assess to oral health status and treatment needs of cement factory employees in Ammasandra, Tumkur District.

11. A study to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of sportspersons in Mysore city.

12. “A Study To Assess The Relationship Between Oral Health Status And Distribution Of Dental Manpower In Mysore District ”

13. “A Study To Assess The Oral Health Status And Treatment Needs Of Diabetics Attending Some Of The Major Hospitals In Mysore City”

14. A comparative study to assess the oral health status and treatment needs of institutionalized mentally disabled and normal children of age group 6-13 years in Mysore city.

15. “A study to Assess the Prevalence of Early childhood caries in Preschool children in Mysore city.”

Dept. of Orthodontics

1. Evaluation of the Frictional Forces of different Orthodontic archwire materials and pre-adjusted edgewise stainless steel bracket.

2. A Cephalometric Analysis of South Indian Dravidian young adult population - An Epidemiological study.

3. Evaluation and comparison of force degradation characteristics of different intra oral latex elastic in artificial saliva - An Invitro study.

4. A comparison of shear bond strength of two different composite bonding materials at three different etching times - An Invitro study.

5. A comparitive study of frictional forces between different types of pre-ajusted edgewise orthodontic brackets and stainless steel arch-wires - An Invitro study.

6. A comparison of shear bond strength of three different bonding agents in the direct bonding of stainless steel and ceramic orthodontic brackets - An Invitro study.

7. Effect of time on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Bonding Materials' - An Invitro study.

8. An Evaluation and comparison of force degradation characteristics of Nickel Titanium closed coil springs - A product comparison and an Invitro study.

9. A correlation of facial development in vertical dimension and dental characteristics of untreated adult patients with class II division I and class II division 2 malocclusion: A Cephalometric study.

10. The reliable of stages of calcification of permanent mandibular II molar as a skeletal maturity indicator of individuals as compared to ossification stages of middle phalanx of 3^rd finder (MP3)-A radiographic study.

11. An Evaluation of changes in Response Thresholds of Pulp and Root Resorption during fixed Appliance Mechanotherapy-A Clinical study with Two Pulp Testing Methods and Radiographs.

12. An Evaluation of changes in Response Thresholds of Pulp and Root Resorption during fixed Appliance Mechanotherapy-A Clinical study with Two Pulp Testing Methods and Radiographs.

13. Evaluation of Bolton’s rations in Orthodontic patients of J.S.S. Dental College & Hospital, Mysore, Karnataka.

14. Evaluation of the effect of ligation type and artifical Saliva on the frictional resistance of a conventional stainless steel P.E.A. bracket and two self ligating stainless steel P.E.A. brackets with round and rectangular stainless steel archwire cross-sections. – An invitro study.

15. Evaluation of Craniofacial morphology in subjects with Down’s Syndrome –A Cephalometrics study.

16. An ex-vivo evaluation and comparison of shear bond strength of light cured and chemical cured and chemical cured acidic primer system to conventional adhesive systems with stainless steel (PEA) brackets.

17. A Cephalometrics evaluation of dentoalveolar and morphological changes in maxilla and mandible associated with overbite in 13-18 year old adolescents.

18. “Evaluating The Bracket Bases For Their Efficiency In Bonding, After Subjecting S.S.P.E.A Brackets To Different Methods Of Clinical Reconditioning”.

19. “Stress Distribution In The Nasomaxillary Complex Follwing Application Of Orthopaedic Headgear Forces - A 3 Dimensional Fem Study ”.

20. “A Histological Evaluation Of The Gingival Tissue Following Rapid Canine Retraction Using Dento- Alveolar Distraction Osteogenesis”.

21. A Clinical Comparison between Nickel Titanium Coil springs & Elastomeric chains in maxillary canine retraction & molar anchorage loss.

22. “A comparative evaluation of canine retraction and anchorage loss using self-ligating and conventional MBT pre-adjusted edgewise bracket systems-A clinical study .”

23. “Comparative Study Between Conventional Enmass Retraction (Sliding Mechanics) And Enmass Retarction using Orthodontic Micro Implant.”

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