Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics
The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Dept. No.7) provides comprehensive restorative and endodontic care, treating over 100 patients daily. It fosters clinical skills, promotes research and innovation, and integrates advanced technologies and techniques in patient care.
The Department of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics (Dept. No.7) provides comprehensive restorative and endodontic care, treating over 100 patients daily. It fosters clinical skills, promotes research and innovation, and integrates advanced technologies and techniques in patient care.
Clinical Expertise
Clinical Expertise
Operative Division – Restorative Care
Silver Amalgam Restorations
Composite Restorations
Complex Restorative Procedures
Inlays & Onlays (Gold, Cast Metals, Composites, Ceramics)
Operative Division – Endodontic Care
Root Canal Treatments with Surgical Microscope
Management of Perforations & Separated Instruments
Post-Endodontic Rehabilitation (Posts & Cores)
Full Coverage Restorations (All-Ceramic, PFM, Full Metal)
Treatment of Traumatic Injuries (35–40 sports cases annually)
Minor Surgical Procedures
Esthetic Division – Cosmetic Dentistry
Bleaching of Discolored Teeth
Composite & Ceramic Veneers
Tooth Jewelry
Esthetic Rehabilitation
Replacement of Avulsed Teeth
The department demonstrates exceptional clinical expertise through advanced treatments and evidence-based practices. It leads with innovation, precision, and a commitment to setting high standards in patient care and professional training. A culture of continuous learning and leadership drives excellence in every clinical endeavor.
Operative Division – Endodontic Care
Root Canal Treatments with Surgical Microscope
Management of Perforations & Separated Instruments
Post-Endodontic Rehabilitation (Posts & Cores)
Full Coverage Restorations (All-Ceramic, PFM, Full Metal)
Treatment of Traumatic Injuries (35–40 sports cases annually) Minor Surgical Procedures
Esthetic Division – Cosmetic Dentistry
Bleaching of Discolored Teeth
Composite & Ceramic Veneers
Tooth Jewelry
Esthetic Rehabilitation
Replacement of Avulsed Teeth
Operative Division – Restorative Care
Silver Amalgam Restorations
Composite Restorations
Complex Restorative Procedures
Inlays & Onlays (Gold, Cast Metals, Composites, Ceramics)
The department demonstrates exceptional clinical expertise through advanced treatments and evidence-based practices. It leads with innovation, precision, and a commitment to setting high standards in patient care and professional training. A culture of continuous learning and leadership drives excellence in every clinical endeavor.
Events
Workshops and clinical programs highlighting innovative techniques, digital advancements, and specialized training.
Restore to Recreate
CDE Program by Dr. Pradeep Shetty
16 Jun | 2025
Simplified Restoration
CDE Program by Dentsply Sirona (Dr. Anand)
18 Apr | 2023
LASER & Esthetics Workshop:
Dr. Madhu Hariharan
6 Feb | 2024
Endodontic Complexities in
Day-to-Day Practice - CDE Program by Coltene (Dr. Adarsh M. S.)
19 Jun | 2023
Endotwist Mastery: Rotary
Endodontics Workshop by
Dr. Supratim Tripathi
6 Nov | 2024
Serenity Smiles
CDE Program by Dr. Mohan Kumar
20-21 Dec | 2021
Events
Workshops and clinical programs highlighting innovative techniques, digital advancements, and specialized training.
Restore to Recreate
CDE Program by Dr. Pradeep Shetty
16 Jun | 2025
Simplified Restoration
CDE Program by Dentsply Sirona (Dr. Anand)
18 Apr | 2023
LASER & Esthetics Workshop:
Dr. Madhu Hariharan
6 Feb | 2024
Endodontic Complexities in
Day-to-Day Practice - CDE Program by Coltene (Dr. Adarsh M. S.)
19 Jun | 2023
Endotwist Mastery: Rotary
Endodontics Workshop by
Dr. Supratim Tripathi
6 Nov | 2024
Serenity Smiles
CDE Program by Dr. Mohan Kumar
20-21 Dec | 2021
Achievements
2025
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Dr. Mariya M Jos – Second prize, poster presentation, IACDE National Convention, April 2025
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Dr. K.C. Ponnappa & Dr. M.C. Ponappa – Received a research grant from RGUHS for the study “Evaluating biomarker changes before and after laser-assisted restorative and endodontic treatments in tissue fluid: A novel approach” – 2025
2024
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Dr. Hitesh N – Best poster presentation, 24th IACDE National PG Convention, March 2024
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Dr. Tejaswini – Best paper presentation, 24th IACDE National PG Convention, March 2024
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Dr. Shreyana – Received a research grant of ₹50,000 from IACDE for “In-vitro evaluation of the response of cultured human dental pulp stem cells to three different pulp capping agents” – 2024
2023
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Dr. Rosna P – Second place in paper presentation at the ISPRP Conference, Kannur, 2023
2022
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Dr. Shreyana Nanaiah – Second prize in paper presentation at the First ACE-Karnataka National Conference, Mangalore, 2022
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Dr. Tanya – Best paper presentation, 37th IACDE National Conference, Bhopal, November 2022
2021
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Dr. Sangeetha Lingappa Badni – Best paper presentation at the 36th IACDE National Conference, Belagavi, November 2021 (Hybrid)
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Dr. K.C. Ponnappa – Awarded Best President Award by IDA Karnataka
Publications
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Chavate PR, Ponnappa KC, Nanjappa AS. Comparative evaluation of the effect of ultrasonic and rotary agitation of herbal irrigating solutions on smear layer: A SEM study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2024 Feb 1;27(2):164-9.
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Chondamma T, Cariappa PM, Ponnappa KC, Shashidara R. Green coffee infusion: An endodontic elixir. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2024 Dec 1;27(12):1280-4.
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Aiswarya N, Girish TN, Ponnappa KC. An in vitro evaluation of effectiveness of Xylene, Thyme oil and Orange oil in dissolving three different endodontic sealers. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2023 May 1;26(3):305-10.
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Bollamma PK, Nanjamma KK, Ponnappa KC. Coffee pulp: From a by-product of coffee production to a potential anticariogenic mouth rinse! An in vivo study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2023 Nov 1;26(6):693-6.
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Dr. Arun Sen Jain, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. M.C Ponappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. Tanya Chondamma. Esthetic rehabilitation of hypoplastic anterior teeth with all ceramic restorations. Trivandrum Dental Journal 2023;13(1).
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Dr. Carolin Shaji, Dr. Rashmi Pattanshetty, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. Sharath Wodeyar, Dr. Prajhna R Chavate. Interdisciplinary approach for the conservative and regenerative management of an Endo-perio lesion – A case report. Trivandrum Dental Journal 2023;13(1).
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Dr. Jyothy Krishna, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. Prajhna R Chavate. Aesthetic correction of peg lateral with resin composite using putty index technique: A case report. Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research 2022;8(2):65-67.
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Shah D, Ponappa MC, Ponnappa KC. Evaluation of effect of low-level laser therapy with intracanal medicament on periapical healing: A randomised control trial. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2021 Jul 1;32(3):299-304.
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Nanjamma KK, Puthiyottil SP, Ponnappa KC. In-vitro comparative evaluation of flexural strength and depth of cure of bulkfill composite. RGUHS Journal of Dental Sciences. 2021;13(1).
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Dr. Vinu, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa. Evaluation of staining potential of 5% NaF varnish and coffee beverage on tooth-colored restorative materials: An in-vitro study. Journal of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2021;1(2).
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Dr. Nileena Mary Cherian, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. K.K Nanjamma. Management of dental fluorosis by a modified treatment strategy amidst global pandemic. RGUHS Journal of Dental Sciences 2020;12(2):46-49.
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Dr. Nileena, Dr. Deep Shah, Dr. Girish T.N, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. M.C Ponappa. Endodontic management of radix entomolaris: Case reports. JMDR. 2020;6(1):3-6.
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Dr. Nileena, Dr. Girish T.N, Dr. K.C Ponnappa. Comparative evaluation of the remineralising potential of three commercially available remineralizing products: An SEM Study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry 2020;23:457-62.
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Dr. Deep Shah, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Neha Subbaiah, Dr. M.C Ponappa. A biologic restoration: A successful treatment option for immediate esthetics. Journal of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2020.
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Comparative evaluation of the effect of curing lights on the microleakage of posterior resin composite restoration – an in-vitro study. JMDR. 2019;5(1):6-11.
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Biomimetic materials in restorative dentistry – A review. Vol 1(5); 2018.
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Remineralization potential of three different dentifrices using Raman spectroscopy and confocal laser scanning microscope. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2018;19(4):420-425.
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Research
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Surgical Microendodontics
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Root Repair Materials
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Applications of Lasers in Endodontics
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Stem Cell Studies
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Evaluating biomarker changes before and after laser-assisted restorative and endodontic treatments in tissue fluid: A novel approach
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In-vitro evaluation of the response of cultured human dental pulp stem cells to three different pulp capping agents
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CBCT evaluation of efficacy of four different techniques for removal of intracanal medicament – An In vitro study
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Comparative evaluation of the effect of Acmella oleracea topical gel and LLLT on pulpal pain alleviation - An in-vivo study
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Comparative evaluation of the effects of photobiomodulation and topical cooling of injection site, as pre-anesthetic modalities during the administration of local anesthesia in maxillary molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis" - a randomized control trial.
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Comparative evaluation of sealer penetration into root dentin using three different irrigant activation techniques- an in vitro SEM study
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Impact of cross-sectional geometry of NiTi rotary files on dentinal crack formation: A stereomicroscopic examination
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Comparison of laser-assisted and conventional bleaching techniques on tooth color change and post-operative sensitivity: an in vivo study.
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Assessing the influence of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid gel on three different rotary file systems: A Scanning Electron Microscopic evaluation
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Comparative evaluation of the effect of dentin pretreatment with 2.5% Chitosan and 15% Azadirachta indica solution followed by 980nm Diode laser application on the shear bond strength of Self-etch adhesive: An in vitro study.
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Evaluation of the effect of Diode laser on the shear bond strength of self-etch adhesives to dentin in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus - An invitro study
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Assessment of the effect of incineration of 6 different restorative materials, as an aid in forensic identification- A CBCT study
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To evaluate and compare the depth of penetration of three different generations of bonding agents into dentin based on different application modalities: SEM analysis
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14TH JUNE 2025
Achievements
2025
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Dr. Mariya M Jos – Second prize, poster presentation, IACDE National Convention, April 2025
-
Dr. K.C. Ponnappa & Dr. M.C. Ponnappa – Received a research grant from RGUHS for the study “Evaluating biomarker changes before and after laser-assisted restorative and endodontic treatments in tissue fluid: A novel approach” – 2025
2024
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Dr. Hitesh N – Best poster presentation, 24th IACDE National PG Convention, March 2024
-
Dr. Tejaswini – Best paper presentation, 24th IACDE National PG Convention, March 2024
-
Dr. Shreyana – Received a research grant of ₹50,000 from IACDE for “In-vitro evaluation of the response of cultured human dental pulp stem cells to three different pulp capping agents” – 2024
2023
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Dr. Rosna P – Second place in paper presentation at the ISPRP Conference, Kannur, 2023
2022
-
Dr. Shreyana Nanaiah – Second prize in paper presentation at the First ACE-Karnataka National Conference, Mangalore, 2022
-
Dr. Tanya – Best paper presentation, 37th IACDE National Conference, Bhopal, November 2022
2021
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Dr. Sangeetha Lingappa Badni – Best paper presentation at the 36th IACDE National Conference, Belagavi, November 2021 (Hybrid)
-
Dr. K.C. Ponnappa – Awarded Best President Award by IDA Karnataka
Publications
-
Chavate PR, Ponnappa KC, Nanjappa AS. Comparative evaluation of the effect of ultrasonic and rotary agitation of herbal irrigating solutions on smear layer: A SEM study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2024 Feb 1;27(2):164-9.
-
Chondamma T, Cariappa PM, Ponnappa KC, Shashidara R. Green coffee infusion: An endodontic elixir. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2024 Dec 1;27(12):1280-4.
-
-
Aiswarya N, Girish TN, Ponnappa KC. An in vitro evaluation of effectiveness of Xylene, Thyme oil and Orange oil in dissolving three different endodontic sealers. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2023 May 1;26(3):305-10.
-
Bollamma PK, Nanjamma KK, Ponnappa KC. Coffee pulp: From a by-product of coffee production to a potential anticariogenic mouth rinse! An in vivo study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. 2023 Nov 1;26(6):693-6.
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Dr. Arun Sen Jain, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. M.C Ponappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. Tanya Chondamma. Esthetic rehabilitation of hypoplastic anterior teeth with all ceramic restorations. Trivandrum Dental Journal 2023;13(1).
-
Dr. Carolin Shaji, Dr. Rashmi Pattanshetty, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. Sharath Wodeyar, Dr. Prajhna R Chavate. Interdisciplinary approach for the conservative and regenerative management of an Endo-perio lesion – A case report. Trivandrum Dental Journal 2023;13(1).
-
-
Dr. Jyothy Krishna, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. Prajhna R Chavate. Aesthetic correction of peg lateral with resin composite using putty index technique: A case report. Journal of Multidisciplinary Dental Research 2022;8(2):65-67.
-
-
Shah D, Ponappa MC, Ponnappa KC. Evaluation of effect of low-level laser therapy with intracanal medicament on periapical healing: A randomised control trial. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2021 Jul 1;32(3):299-304.
-
Nanjamma KK, Puthiyottil SP, Ponnappa KC. In-vitro comparative evaluation of flexural strength and depth of cure of bulkfill composite. RGUHS Journal of Dental Sciences. 2021;13(1).
-
Dr. Vinu, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa. Evaluation of staining potential of 5% NaF varnish and coffee beverage on tooth-colored restorative materials: An in-vitro study. Journal of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2021;1(2).
-
-
Dr. Nileena Mary Cherian, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Salin Nanjappa, Dr. K.K Nanjamma. Management of dental fluorosis by a modified treatment strategy amidst global pandemic. RGUHS Journal of Dental Sciences 2020;12(2):46-49.
-
Dr. Nileena, Dr. Deep Shah, Dr. Girish T.N, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. M.C Ponnappa. Endodontic management of radix entomolaris: Case reports. JMDR. 2020;6(1):3-6.
-
Dr. Nileena, Dr. Girish T.N, Dr. K.C Ponnappa. Comparative evaluation of the remineralising potential of three commercially available remineralizing products: An SEM Study. Journal of Conservative Dentistry 2020;23:457-62.
-
Dr. Deep Shah, Dr. K.C Ponnappa, Dr. Neha Subbaiah, Dr. M.C Ponappa. A biologic restoration: A successful treatment option for immediate esthetics. Journal of Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics 2020.
-
-
Comparative evaluation of the effect of curing lights on the microleakage of posterior resin composite restoration – an in-vitro study. JMDR. 2019;5(1):6-11.
-
-
Biomimetic materials in restorative dentistry – A review. Vol 1(5); 2018.
-
Remineralization potential of three different dentifrices using Raman spectroscopy and confocal laser scanning microscope. Journal of Contemporary Dental Practice 2018;19(4):420-425.
-
Research
-
Surgical Microendodontics
-
Root Repair Materials
-
Applications of Lasers in Endodontics
-
Stem Cell Studies
-
-
Evaluating biomarker changes before and after laser-assisted restorative and endodontic treatments in tissue fluid: A novel approach
-
In-vitro evaluation of the response of cultured human dental pulp stem cells to three different pulp capping agents
-
CBCT evaluation of efficacy of four different techniques for removal of intracanal medicament – An In vitro study
-
Comparative evaluation of the effect of Acmella oleracea topical gel and LLLT on pulpal pain alleviation - An in-vivo study
-
Comparative evaluation of the effects of photobiomodulation and topical cooling of injection site, as pre-anesthetic modalities during the administration of local anesthesia in maxillary molars with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis" - a randomized control trial.
-
Comparative evaluation of sealer penetration into root dentin using three different irrigant activation techniques- an in vitro SEM study
-
Impact of cross-sectional geometry of NiTi rotary files on dentinal crack formation: A stereomicroscopic examination
-
Comparison of laser-assisted and conventional bleaching techniques on tooth color change and post-operative sensitivity: an in vivo study.
-
Assessing the influence of Ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid gel on three different rotary file systems: A Scanning Electron Microscopic evaluation
-
Comparative evaluation of the effect of dentin pretreatment with 2.5% Chitosan and 15% Azadirachta indica solution followed by 980nm Diode laser application on the shear bond strength of Self-etch adhesive: An in vitro study.
-
Evaluation of the effect of Diode laser on the shear bond strength of self-etch adhesives to dentin in patients with Type 2 Diabetes mellitus - An invitro study
-
Assessment of the effect of incineration of 6 different restorative materials, as an aid in forensic identification- A CBCT study
-
To evaluate and compare the depth of penetration of three different generations of bonding agents into dentin based on different application modalities: SEM analysis
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