DEPARTMENT OF PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN AND BRIDGE
HISTORY:
The Department of Prosthodontics at Tamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, has a significant history in dental education and clinical practice in India. Established in the mid-20th century, it is one of the premier departments in the country for prosthodontics, focusing on the restoration and replacement of missing teeth.
Key points in its history include:
Foundation and Early Years: The department was established as part of the Tamil Nadu Government Dental College, which itself was founded in 1960. It was one of the early institutions in Tamil Nadu to offer specialized training in prosthodontics.
HANUMANTHA RAO P. G. LAB
A laboratory for PG, specializing in prosthodontics is functioning since 1984 with all the necessary equipment funded by the Hanumantha Rao Trust and as a matter recognition the laboratory is named after Hanumantha Rao.The funds from Trust were also utilized creatively for the procurement for the necessary state of art the equipments for Chrome Cobalt Work and Ceramic work, in the year .
Notable pioneers of Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge:
Dr. E.G.R. Solomon, MDS., DMD.,
Dr. T.N. Swaminathan, MDS.,
Dr. Nasser, MDS.,
Development and Growth: Over the decades, the department has grown in terms of both infrastructure and academic offerings. It has contributed significantly to the field through its comprehensive programs in dental prosthetics and reconstructive techniques.
Educational Contributions: The department has been instrumental in advancing prosthodontics education, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It has trained numerous dental professionals who have gone on to contribute to the field both nationally and internationally.
Clinical Excellence: The department provides a range of services, including the design and fitting of dentures, crowns, bridges, implants and intra and extra oral prosthesis. Its clinical practice is well-regarded for its quality and patient care.
Research and Innovation: Faculty members have engaged in research to advance prosthodontic techniques and materials, contributing to the field’s evolution and improvement.
This department remains a key player in dental education and practice in Tamil Nadu, continuously evolving to meet the needs of patients and the dental community.
| S.no | Sanctioned numbers with cadre |
| 1. | Professor -2, vacancy -0 |
| 2. | Associate professor -4, vacancy -2 |
| 3. | Assistant professor -8, vacancy -0 |
| S.no | Name of the faculty | Designation |
| 1. | DR. MEENAKSHI. A | PROFESSOR AND HOD |
| 2. | DR. VINAYAGAVEL.K | PROFESSOR |
| 3. | DR. RUP KUMAR.P | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| 4. | DR. SRIRAMA PRABU.G | ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR |
| 5. | DR. JEYANTHI KUMARI. T | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 6. | DR. VINAYAGAM.S | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 7. | DR. GANTHIMATHI.J | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 8. | DR. PARIMALA.V | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 9. | DR. KANMANI.M | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 10. | DR. HARISHNATH.V | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 11. | DR. PREETHY CHANDRAN | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| 12. | DR. LINGESHWAR.D | SENIOR ASSSITANT PROFESSOR |
| S.no | Name of the faculty | No. of publications | No. of researches | No. of books written or edited | No. of paper presented | |
| National | International | |||||
| 1. | DR. MEENAKSHI. A | 11 | 8 | 4 | ||
| 2. | DR. VINAYAGAVEL | 8 | 12 | |||
| 3. | DR. RUP KUMAR | 13 | 11 | 3 | ||
| 4. | DR. SRIRAMA PRABU.G | 4 | 15 | 4 | ||
| 5. | DR. JEYANTHI KUMARI. T | 4 | ||||
| 6. | DR. VINAYAKAM.S | 4 | ||||
| 7. | DR. GANDHIMATHI.J | 6 | 2 | |||
| 8. | DR. PARIMALA.V | 7 | 1 | |||
| 9. | DR. KANMANI.M | 1 | ||||
| 10. | DR. HARISHNATH.V | 7 | 5 | 11 | ||
| 11. | DR. PREETHY CHANDRAN | 7 | 4 | |||
| 12. | DR. LINGESHWAR. D | 17 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 |
SERVICES OFFERED:
REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURES
FIXED PARTIAL DENTURES
COMPLETE DENTURES
TMD APPLIANCES
CLEFT LIP AND CLEFT PALATE PROTHESIS
MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS
FULL MOUTH REHABILITATION
