Periodontology
Research focus
THRUST AREA :
Periodontal medicine, Regeneration, Implant related research, Laser related research , molecular biomarkers in periodontitis and Personalized Periodontal Therapy.
Periodontal medicine, Regeneration, Implant related research, Laser related research , molecular biomarkers in periodontitis and Personalized Periodontal Therapy.
INFRASTRUCTURE/EQUIPMENTS COSTING MORE THAN 5 LAKHS:
Periotron,Laser
Periotron,Laser
PATENTS:
Patent for Human gingival mesenchymal stem cell conditioned medium was obtained in 2017.
Ph.D :
Full time: 1 scholar
Part time: 3 scholars
Full time: 1 scholar
Part time: 3 scholars
M.D.S – 12 students
Projects:
INTRAMJURAL FUNDING
| S.No | Title of the project | Name of the project Leader | Name of the funding agency | Year in which started&Duration | Total Grant |
| 1 | IMMUNOLOCALIZATION OF CYCLOOXYGENASE -1&2 IN THE GINGIVAL TISSUES IN VARIOUS PERIODONTAL CONDITIONS | DR.T.M. BALAJI | GATE | 2008-2009 | RS.1,00,000 |
| 2 | METHYLATION STATUS OF THE PROMOTER REGION OF THE IL-1 ALPHA GENE IN CHRONIC GENERALIZED PERIODONTITIS | DR.VAMSI LAVU | GATE | 2010-2011 | RS.90,000 |
| 3 | ‘ESTIMATION OF ANGIOTENSIN II LEVELS IN GINGIVAL TISSUE EXTRACTS OF HEALTHY AND CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS SUBJECTS’ | Dr. ANJANA | GATE | 2013-14 | RS.90,000 |
| 4 | EFFECT OF CYCLOSPORIN A, ANGIOTENSIN II, LOSARTAN AND MELATONIN ON ADVANCED OXIDATIVE PROTEIN PRODUCT PRODUCTION AND ENDOPLASMIC RETICULUM STRESS IN CULTURED HUMAN GINGIVAL FIBROBLASTS. | Dr. SUPRAJA | GATE | 2015-16 | RS.85,000 |
| 5 | ASSESSMENT OF DEL 1 AND IL-17A PROTEIN LEVEL IN THE GINGIVAL TISSUE EXTRACTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTHY PERIODONTIUM, CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS AND TYPE 2 DIABETIC INDIVIDUALS WITH AND WITHOUT CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS | RAM SABARISH | GATE | 2017-18 | 85 Lakhs |
CHANCELLOR’S SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
| S.No | Title of the project | Name of the project Leader | Name of the funding agency | Year in which started&Duration | Total Grant |
| 1 | Effect of Nano drug delivery on Microbial colonies from Aerosol – An in vitro study | Dr Anjana Joysula Ananth | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2011 | RS.10,000 |
| 2 | Thermal changes at the root surface following irradiation inside the root canal at 940 NM diode laser | Prof Suresh R Sindhu.G | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2011 | RS.10,000 |
| 3 | A comparative study on the lipid profile and homocysteine levels in healthy and chronic periodontitis subjects. | Dr. R. Anjana Dharmahla Devi L | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2012 | RS.10,000 |
| 4 | Formulation of A Topical curcumin gel for treatment of periodontal disease | Dr. Balaji TM Ankit Khandelwal | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2012 | RS.10,000 |
| 5 | Estimation of advanced oxidation protein product (AOPPs) levels in Healthy controls and chronic gingivitis subjects | Dr Anjana Anchal Agarwal | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2013 | RS.10,000 |
| 6 | Oral health awareness among the rural population of vayalanallur | Prof S.K.Balaji Snigdha.D | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2013 | RS.10,000 |
| 7 | Preparation and characterization of a flavonoid rich cranberry extract | Dr. VamsLavu Aiswarya.R | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2014 | RS.10,000 |
| 8 | To evaluate the clinical efficacy of Triphalachoorna as tooth powder in comparison with commercially available tooth powder – A double blind randomized controlled trial | Dr. Balaji TM Ankit Khandelwal | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2012 | RS.10,000 |
| 9 | Estimation of Advanced oxidation protein (AOPPS) in gingival crevicular fluid obtained from healthy individuals, chronic gingivitis and chronic Periodontitis Patients | Dr. Balaji TM Kapil.R | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2015 | RS.10,000 |
| 10 | Effect of laser Biostimulation on in vitro osteoblast culture and bone formation | Dr. VamsiLavu ReshmaPai | CHANCELLOR’s SUMMER RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP - SRIHER | 2016 | RS.10,000 |
EXTRA MURAL FUNDING
| S.No | Title of the project | Name of the project Leader | Name of the funding agency | Year in which started&Duration | Total Grant |
| 1 | PREVALENCE OF CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS IN RURAL POPULATION IN TAMIL NADU | DR.R. SURESH | TAMILNADU STATE COUNCIL FOR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 2010 (2 YEARS) Completed | RS.1,87,500 |
| 2 | IL-1 GENE POLYMORPHISMS AND CHRONIC PERIODONTITIS CAUSAL OR CASUAL ASSOCIATION? | DR.R. SURESH | DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | 2012- (3 YEARS)Completed | RS.35,00,000 |
| 3 | AOPPs in periodontal health and disease | DR.R. SURESH | EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF PERIODONTOLOGY | 2012 (3 YEARS)Ongoing | GBP 8000 |
| 4 | In Vitro Efficacy Of Lignan Extracted From Linumusitatissimum Against Atcc Strains (Streptococcus Virudens And Enterococcus Species) | DR.DEVI.S HARSHITHA RANGI | ICMR - STS | 2019 | RS.10,000 |
Infrastructure/Equipment:
The Department makes use of the research equipment available with the Central research facility of our University. In addition, the Department has a Periotron, a device used for measuring the volumes of gingival crevicular fluid and saliva, two crucial biological samples which are used for biomarker assays in periodontal disease diagnosis and management. The Department faculty have worked in co-ordination with other constituent departments of the University such as Human Genetics, Biotechnology, Pathology and Microbiology.
Collaborating Institutions:
| S.No | PROJECT TITLE | COLLABORATING INSTITUTE |
| 1 | Digital analysis of changes in alveolar bone density following splinting in periodontally compromised tooth | IIT, MADRAS |
| 2 | Analysis of physical, chemical properties and surface topography of acellular extrinsic fiber cementum in health and disease- an in vitro study | IGCAR |
| 3 | Free connective tissue autograftvs Platelet rich fibrin membrane for root coverage- A randomized controlled clinical study | IIT, Madras |
| 4 | Gingival mesenchymal stem cells | CLRI , Chennai |
| 5 | Optical coherence tomography | IIT, Madras |
Awards:
Prof Suresh RangaRao became the first Indian to win the coveted “ The Johnson and Johnson Best Virtual Presentation “ award to be awarded in the 7thEuroperio Conference held in Vienna, June 2012. He was also awarded a grant of 8000 euros to continue the research work presented.
The Topic of presentation was “An interventional study on the efficacy of non-surgical mechanical periodontal therapy on Advanced Oxidation Protein Products (AOPPs)and glycemic levels in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with chronic periodontitis.”
