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Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

Overview

Orthodontics is dedicated to the correction of malaligned teeth and unaesthetic dental arrangements through a wide range of appliances and techniques. Our department in Rajas Dental College and Hospital provides comprehensive training to students in history taking, systematic clinical examination, diagnostic procedures, and the management of dentofacial deformities, along with hands-on experience in fabricating orthodontic appliances through precise wire bending techniques. We deliver orthodontic care to a large segment of the local population and institutional students using the latest fixed orthodontic methods, while also playing a vital role in cleft lip and palate rehabilitation through a multidisciplinary approach. Key areas of specialization include orthognathic surgeries, distraction osteogenesis, implants, and lingual orthodontics. In addition to conventional treatments, our department incorporates modern advancements such as clear aligner therapy, offering aesthetic and comfortable alternatives to braces, supported by digital workflows like 3D scanning, virtual treatment planning, and computer-aided design and manufacturing. The integration of advanced technologies including digital orthodontics, CAD-CAM systems, temporary anchorage devices (TADs), and 3D printing enhances precision, efficiency, and patient outcomes. Our department also regularly conducts hands-on courses, workshops, and continuing dental education programs to keep students and practitioners updated with the latest innovations in the field.
Vision

To achieve excellence in orthodontic education, patient care, and research by integrating advanced technologies and evidence-based practices; to foster innovation, ethical practice, and interdisciplinary collaboration; and to create confident smiles while enhancing overall dentofacial health and quality of life.

Mission

We aim to equip students with strong clinical skills and sound scientific knowledge in orthodontics, while ensuring the delivery of safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment. We emphasize the incorporation of emerging advancements such as clear aligners, digital workflows, and innovative appliance systems into routine practice. Our mission also includes encouraging research aptitude and lifelong learning, promoting teamwork across specialties for comprehensive care, and maintaining high ethical standards in all professional responsibilities, with a commitment to serving the community and improving oral health outcomes.

Faculty List

Reception
PG Clinic Individualized PG Cabin
PG Common Room
Digital Work Flow
Recent Advances in Ortho
Wet Lab
Dry Lab
Sterilization
UG Clinic
UG Preclinical Class
Seminar Hall
Library
Museum
CDE Program
Clinical Skill Development Program
Facilities

RAJAS ORTHO offers a comprehensive range of clinical, diagnostic, and academic facilities focused on the prevention, interception, and correction of malocclusions. It provides patient care services including treatment with fixed and removable appliances, functional appliances, and clear aligner therapy. Diagnostic support is well developed, incorporating intraoral and extraoral photography, study model analysis, cephalometric and panoramic radiographs, as well as growth assessment techniques. The department is supported by an in-house laboratory for the fabrication and repair of orthodontic appliances, along with strict sterilization and infection control protocols to ensure patient safety. Advanced setups may include digital orthodontics, 3D imaging technologies, and computer-based treatment planning systems. It also delivers preventive and interceptive orthodontic care for pediatric patients and manages skeletal discrepancies, often in coordination with other dental specialties. From an academic perspective, the department facilitates both undergraduate and postgraduate training through preclinical and clinical teaching, supported by seminar halls, demonstration models, and audiovisual aids. It also encourages research activities by providing access to scientific journals and opportunities for clinical studies.

Services Provided
  • Comprehensive orthodontic consultation & diagnosis
  • Malocclusion assessment and treatment planning
  • Fixed orthodontic therapy (metal, ceramic, self-ligating braces)
  • Clear aligner therapy (invisible braces)
  • Preventive orthodontic care
  • Interceptive orthodontics in children
  • Dentofacial orthopaedics (growth modification therapy)
  • Functional appliance therapy
  • Space maintainers and space regainers
  • Habit breaking appliances (thumb sucking, tongue thrusting)
  • Orthognathic surgery (pre- & post-surgical orthodontics)
  • Adult orthodontic treatment
  • Retention and relapse prevention (retainers)
  • TMJ disorder management
  • Smile design and facial profile correction
  • Emergency orthodontic care
Faculty