Department of PROSTHODONTICS and CROWN & BRIDGE
Overview
The Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge is bound to produce the top trained dentist since 2014, the Department of Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge has been dedicated to producing highly trained dentists. Our department offers comprehensive programs, including undergraduate (BDS) training, postgraduate (MDS) programs, and PG Diploma courses, ensuring a well-rounded education in prosthodontics. With an alumni network of over 50 prosthodontists practicing nationally and internationally, we take pride in our graduates’ contributions to the field worldwide. Our core principle is to be a vital part of restoring smiles and enhancing quality of life. Through a combination of artistic skill, advanced technology, and personalized care, our prosthodontists help patients regain confidence and functionality in their oral health. Whether through implants, dentures, or other restorations, our goal is consistent: to create solutions that are both effective and aesthetically pleasing, delivering on patient needs and ensuring their satisfaction.
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PROFESSOR & HOD
At the Department of Prosthodontics at Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, we are committed to delivering outstanding education, advancing pioneering research, and providing exceptional patient care. Established with a vision to offer a comprehensive range of educational opportunities, our department supports students from undergraduate to postgraduate levels, including the introduction of diploma courses in prosthodontics—a unique offering among the two Telugu states.
Our department adopts a research-oriented approach, adapting to evolving societal needs to ensure our students excel in their specialty, fostering lifelong career success. Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, we provide an enhanced learning experience, while dental Continuing Dental Education (CDE) programs keep our students and faculty informed of the latest global advancements in the field.
Dedicated to community service, we organize dental camps and provide free treatment to elderly patients in remote villages, embodying our commitment to making oral healthcare accessible to all.
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Highlights
PROSTHODONTICS AND CROWN & BRIDGE




Achievements
FACULTY - ACHIEVEMENTS
DR. B. LAKSHMANARAO – DIRECTOR P.G. STUDIES AND PROFESSOR & HOD
- Published a total of 151 scientific research papers with 505 citations
- Co-author of three (03) books
- Organizing Chairman for 10th IPS A.P. State Conference
- Former President, IPS-A.P. State Branch; Former EC Member – IPS National Body
- Organizing Co-Chairman for the 52nd IPS National Conference to be held in
- November 2024 at Vijayawada
- YSR University of Health Sciences, recognized PhD guide
- Former Member PG (Dental) Board of Studies, Dr. YSR University of Health Sciences
- Management Committee Member, ‘Indian Red Cross Society’ East Godavari District Branch
- Chairman, ‘Institutional Ethical Committee’ LIDS
- Recipient of:
- Resource Person in two-day national-level workshop “Transformation through NAAC Accreditation Process for Higher Educational Institutes” on 21st & 22nd June 2021, conducted by “Institute for Academic Excellence, Hyderabad.”
- Global Faculty Award in 2021 from AKS Education Awards
- APJ Abdul Kalam Lifetime Achievement National Award in 2022 from the International Institute for Social and Economic Reforms, Bengaluru
- Best Faculty Award in 2023 from Tech Forum Research Foundation
- Recognition Award for ‘Outstanding Contribution’ to the ‘Indian Prosthodontic Society, A.P. Branch’ in 2022-23 from IPS National Branch














DR.SUDHEER KONDAKA – PROFESSOR
- Published more than 20 scientific research papers with 436 citations
- Co-author of the book “Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry”, LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, London, UK, 2024
- Scientific Committee Chairman for the 10th IPS A.P. State Conference, 2024
- Former EC Member, IPS A.P. State Branch; 2021-2023
- Chairman, Souvenir Committee for the 52nd IPS National Conference to be held in November 2024 at Vijayawada
- Recognized PG Guide, YSR University of Health Sciences
- Global Teacher Award – 2020 by AKS Educational Society
- Presented a national-level webinar on “TechBite” through Google Meet, 08/05/2021
- PG Diploma in Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, University of Hyderabad, Telangana, India
- Prostho Star Award – 2022 by Indian Prosthodontic Society, AP Chapter, for over 8 years of service in the teaching profession
- Certified in Cortico-Basal Immediate Functional Loading Implants by Bioline Advanced Implant Academy, India, 2022
- Fellow in Implantology, International Implant Foundation, Munich, Germany, 2022
- Certified Digital Dentist, BlueSky Bio, USA, 2023
- Associate Fellow in Dental Lasers, World Clinical Laser Institute, USA, 2023
- Prostho Maestro Award – 2023 by Indian Prosthodontic Society, AP Chapter, for over 10 years of specialty service
- Course Mentor for “DDS-Digital Dental Solutions” at Pre-Convention Course (PCC), 25th IPS PG Convention, Hyderabad, 2 June 2023
- Course Mentor for “Go Digital- Limitless Possibilities” – Hands-on Workshop at Hyderabad Dental Show, 15 July 2023
- Guest Speaker for “Digital Clinics – Don’t Wish for It, Work Out for It” at Hyderabad Dental Show, 16 July 2023
- Invited Course Mentor for “Digitalisation in Day-to-Day Dentistry – Best Care with Compassion” at the 8th Telangana State Dental Conference, Khammam, 19 January 2024
- Editor, IPS AP State Journal, 2024-27
- Guest Speaker for “Digital Pathway – Quality Care Made Easy” at Hyderabad Dental Show, 27 July 2024
- Guest Speaker for “Basics in Digital Dentistry” at Sree Sai Dental College, Srikakulam, 17 August 2024
- Guest Speaker for “Digital Era is Calling” – Starts with Digital Impressions at Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajahmundry, 24 August 2024
52nd Indian Prosthodontic Society National Conference, Vijayawada, 21-24 November,2024.
STUDENT- ACHIEVEMENTS


- Dr. Puvvada Venkata Vaibhav
- 2nd year MDS & Dr. K. Bhanu Prasad of 2nd year PG Diploma, got National Best Paper Award In the 51st IPS National Conference Which is held at Goa.
- Final MDS and Dr. Sudha, Dr. Sowmya, Dr. Madhuri of 2nd MDS got National Best Table clinic Award in 52nd IPS National Conference Which is held at Vijayawda.
DR. A. DEVI PRIYANKA
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2021-2024
- Position: 1st
DR. P. KANAKA MOUNIKA
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2021
- Position:2nd
DR. T. L. G. SRAVANTHI
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2019-2022
- Position: 3rd
DR. T. NAGA SRUTHI
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-2019
- Position: 2nd
DR. CH. PALLAVI
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2016-2019
- Position: 4th
DR. JIBI JOSEPH
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2017-2020
- Position: 3rd
DR. Y. SATYA SAI SRUTHI
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2021
- Position: 4th
DR.G. KRISHNA TEJA
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2021
- Position: 2nd
DR.V.CHAKRADHAR
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2021
- Position: 3rd
DR.K.ADITYA
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2021
- Position: 6th
DR.B.SANTHI
- ACADEMIC YEAR: 2018-2021
- Position: 5th
SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATION - BY STUDENTS
1.TABLE CLINIC PRESENTATION DONE BY DR SATWIKA, DR KUNDANAVENI , DR E SWATHI DEVI IN 25TH IPS PG CONVENTION.
2. TABLE CLINIC PRESENTATION DONE BY DR DEVI PRIYANKA AND DR SUPRIYA IN 50TH IPS PG CONFERENCE.
3. POSTER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR KUNDANAVENI, DR SATHVIKA IN 50TH IPS PG CONFERENCE.
4. POSTER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR DEVI PRIYANKA, DR SUPRIYA
5. POSTER PRESENTATION DONE DR KUNDHANA , DR SATHVIKA IN THE 9TH IPS STATE CONFERENCE
6. PAPER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR DEVI PRIYANKA ,DR SUPRIYA IN 26TH IPS STATE CONVENTION
7. POSTER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR DEVI PRIYANKA, DR SUPRIYA IN 9TH IPS STATE CONFERENCE
8. POSTER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR SWATHI DEVI, DR.P. VAIBHAV IN 26TH IPS STATE CONVENTION
9. POSTER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR.P. VAIBHAV, DR JAYA LAKSHMI IN 9TH IPS STATE CONFERENCE
10. PAPER PRESENTATION DONE BY DR.P. VAIBHAV, DR BHANU PRASAD IN 51st IPS NATIONAL CONFERENCE
CDE/CONFERENCES/EVENTS ATTENDED - BY STUDENTS
1.CDE PROGRAMME ATTENDED BY DR A.DEVI SUVACHALA , DR K JAYA LAKSHMI ,DR K.UDAYA BHANU DR K YASASWINI,DR VENKATA VAIBHAV ,DR K BHANU PRASAD IN ANIDS -2023.
2. ATTENDED 41ST IDA STATE CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY DR A.DEVI SUVACHALA , DR K JAYA LAKSHMI ,DR K.UDAYA BHANU DR K YASASWINI,DR VENKATA VAIBHAV ,DR K BHANU PRASAD IN VISHAKAPATANAM.
3. ATTENDED 25TH IPS PG CONVENTION BY DR A.DEVI SUVACHALA , DR K JAYA LAKSHMI ,DR K.UDAYA BHANU DR K YASASWINI,DR VENKATA VAIBHAV ,DR K BHANU PRASAD.
4. ATTENDED 51ST IPS CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY DR A.DEVI SUVACHALA , DR K JAYA LAKSHMI ,DR K.UDAYA BHANU DR K YASASWINI,DR VENKATA VAIBHAV ,DR K BHANU PRASAD.
ALUMINI - PLACEMENTS
1ST BATCH
- Raviteja Reddy – Senior Lecturer-Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- Anusha – Reader- Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- Dr.USB Lakshmi- Reader- GSL Dental College,Rajamundry
2nd BATCH
- P.Karthik– Senior Lecturer-Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- G.Sirisha– Reader -Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
3rd BATCH
- T.Naga Sruthi- Assistant Professor,Government Dental College,Kadapa.
- T.Pratyusha- Reader- Anil Neerukonda Institute of Dental Sciences-Vishakapatnam
4th BATCH
- Y.S.S.Sruthi- Pursuing DDS in Canada.
5th BATCH
- Kanaka Mounika- Pursuing DDS in Canada.
- G.Srinivas- Private Practice
6th BATCH
- Krishnateja- Private Practice
- Aditya- Private Practice
- Sravanthi- Private Practice
- Chakradhar- Private Practice
- Dr.Shanthi- Private Practice
7th BATCH
- Padmini- Senior Lecturer- Nimra Dental College, Vijayawada
- Harika- Senior Lecturer-Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- Durga Sai Kumar- Private Practice
- Padmaja- Private Practice
- Bhargavi- Private Practice
- Mrudula- Currently located Abroad
8th BATCH
- Kundana- Senior Lecturer-Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- Sathvika- Senior Lecturer-Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- Bhanu Prasad- Senior Lecturer-Lenora Institute of Dental Sciences, Rajanagaram
- Devi Priyanka- Private Practice
- Supriya- Private Practice
- Swathi Devi- Private Practice
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Department has upgraded and transformed itself in to “Magnification Enhanced Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics”. Our department is equipped with 6 dental operating microscopes so that each final year post graduate student will have a dedicated microscope to gain expertise in magnification enhanced dentistry. The department encompasses a seminar hall with a department library which boasts of a good reference collection. The department has all advanced gadgets like Labomed surgical operating microscope, Endosonics, Intra oral camera, advanced digital radiography like RVG , LED light curing units, Air abrasive polishing system, in office bleaching equipment, Apex Locators, Endomotors, various thermoplasticized obturating systems like Thermafil, Obtura II , Elements etc. The department has well equipped isolated operatory for surgical endodontic procedures with surgical operating microscope and microsurgical instruments.
- M. D. S – 3 Years.
- P. G. DIPLOMA – 2 Years.
- All post graduate works carried out under the supervision of dedicated faculty with individual monitoring.
- Formative and summative assessments
- Formative assessments in the form of sessional exams, discussions, journal club and clinical case presentations.
- Summative assessment in the form of theory exams, clinical case discussion, restorations, endodontic procedure and viva voce.
- Clinical practice
- Further studies/ fellowships
- Teaching and research
- Government administrative services / hospital administration.
- U/L Complete Denture
- Single Denture Maxillary/Mandibular
- Immediate Complete Denture U/L
- Complete Denture With Metallic Denture Base U/L
- Complete Denture With Soft liner Heat cure
- Complete Denture With Soft liner Self cure
- Denture Relining With Perma soft
- Relining and Rebasing of Upper or lower denture
- Repair of complete dentures U/L
- Replacing of one tooth from CD
- Maxillary Complete denture with Reinforcing mesh
- Obturator with upper denture
- Obturator with cast restoration of 1 to 6 teeth
- Gunning Splint (Orthodontic Purpose)
- Acrylic Partial Denture
- Cast partial denture U/L
- Splints and Stents (Acrylic)
- Gingival Veneers (Acrylic)
- Maxillofacial Prosthesis: Ocular/Ear/Nose
- Definitive Obturator: Dentulous or Edentulous with casting frame work
- FPD Metal
- FPD Metal Ceramic (PFM)
- Cantilever Bridge with single pontic PFM/Spring bridge
- Maryland bridge
- FPD Full ceramic
- Post & Core custom made
- Pre fabricated Metal Post and core with GIC/composite
- FRC POST
- FIBER POST with Resin cement
- Over denture coping
- Re-Cementation of Crown /FPD with GIC
- Composite Facing
- Ni-Cr Crown with Composite(ADORO)/Ceramic Facing
- Adoro Full Crown Metal free
- Laminate Veneers Composite(Adoro)/Ceramic
- Splint – Cast Metal
- Over denture replacement of nylon attachments
- Over denture Coping(Prefabricated ball attachment)
- Fiber Reinforced FPD
- Soft Splint with Bioplast Sheet U/L
- GIC Restoration
- Composite Restoration
- FPD Removal by cutting
- Crown Removal by cutting
- Fixed RPD Removal
- Over Denture with Metal frame work
- Over Denture with Metal frame work + Bar/Ball Attachments
- Implant Over Denture with Metal frame work
- Resin cementation
- OPG
- OPG Print
- Lateral Ceph
- Lateral Ceph print
- Bite wing
- IOPA
- Geriatric Dentistry—Scaling
- Geriatric Dentistry—Extraction
- Total Oral Rehabilitation
- Specialization for non-evasive management of Temporo Mandibular Disorders(TMDs)
S. No. | NAME | SPECIFICATION | Quantity | Availability | |
1. | Electrical Dental Chairs and Units | With lamp, spittoon, 3 way syringe, instrument tray and motorized suction, micromotor and airotor attachment | One chair and unit per PG student | ||
1 Unit | 2 Units | ||||
2. | Semi Adjustable Articulator with Face bow | 6 | 12 | 12 | |
3. | Micromotor – (Lab Type can also be attached (fixed) to wall | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
4. | Ultrasonic scaler | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
5. | Light cures | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
6. | Autoclave (If Centralized sterilization system is not available) | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
7. | Surveyor | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
8. | Refrigerator | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
9. | X-ray viewer | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
10. | Pneumatic, Crown bridge remover | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
11. | Digital SLR camera | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
12. | Computer with internet connection with attached printer and scanner | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
13. | Audio Visual System | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Clinical Lab for Prosthetics | |||||
1. | Plaster dispenser | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
2. | Model trimmer with carborandum Disc | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
3. | Model trimmer with diamond disc | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
4. | High speed lathe | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
5. | Vibrator | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
6. | Acrylizer | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
7. | Dewaxing unit | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
8. | Hydraulic press | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
9. | Mechanical press | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
10. | Micro motor lab type | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
11. | Pressure molding machine | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Metal Casting Lab | |||||
1. | Duplicator | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
2. | Pindex system | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
3. | Burn-out furnace | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
4. | Sandblaster | Micro and macro | 1 | 1 | 1 |
5. | Model trimmer with carborandum disc | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
6. | Model trimmer with diamond disc | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
7. | Spot welder with soldering, attachment of cable | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
8. | Steam cleaner | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
9. | Vacuum mixing machine | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
10. | Wax heater for wax carving | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
11. | Wax carvers (Full PKT Set) | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
12. | Milling machine | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
13. | Magnifying work lamp | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
14. | Heavy duty lathe with suction | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
15. | Die cutting machine | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
16. | Ultrasonic cleaner | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
17. | Electrically operated centrifugal casting machine | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
18. | Induction Casting Machine | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
19 | Lab Micro Motor | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Ceramic Lab Equipment | |||||
1. | Fully programmable porcelain furnace with vacuum pump | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
2. | Ceramic kit (instruments) | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
3. | Ceramic polishing kit | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
4. | Magnifying work lamp | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Implant Equipment (Not required, if Central Implant Clinic is available) | |||||
1. | Electrical dental chair and unit | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
2. | Physio dispenser | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
3. | Implant kit | Minimum 2 systems | 2 | 2 | 2 |
4. | Implants | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
5. | Prosthetic components | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
6. | light cure | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
7. | X-ray viewer | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
8. | Ultrasonic cleaner | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
9. | Autoclave | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
10. | X-ray machine with RVG | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
11. | Refrigerator | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
12. | Surgical kit / prosthetic kit | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
13. | Educating models | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
14. | Implant removing instruments | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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