CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Professor and Coordinator of Centre for full mouth Implant rehabilitation
Director Planning,Manipal Academy of Higher Education
SUBJECTS CURRENTLY TEACHING
| Subject | Subject code | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Fixed and Removable prosthodontics | ||
| Maxillo-facial Prosthetics | ||
| Oral Implantology |
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Epidemiology and Research Methodology | Biostatistics | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2012 |
| Certificate in Laser Dentistry | Laser Dentistry | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2010 |
| Certificate in Oral Advanced Implantology | Implant Dentistry | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2007 |
| Certificate in Maxillofacial Prosthesis | Maxillofacial Prosthetics | Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal | 2009 |
| MDS | Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge | MAHE University, Manipal | 1998 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Professor and Head | 2011 | |
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Professor | 2007 | |
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Associate Professor | 2003 | |
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Assistant Professor | 1998 | |
| Department of Prosthodontics, MCODS Manipal | Tutor | 1997 |
Replacement of missing anterior tooth using screw retained implant prosthesis in the esthetic zone: a case report with 3 years of follow up.
Ahmad M Dhanasekar Balakrishnan Naim H
As more and more dental practitioners are focusing on implant-supported fixed restorations, some clinicians favor the use of cement retained restorations while others consider screw-retained prosthesis to be the best choice. As both types of prostheses have certain advantages and disadvantages, clinicians should be aware of the limitations of each type. Screw-retained implant restorations have an advantage of predictable retention, retrievability and lack of potentially retained sub-gingival cement. However, a few disadvantages exist such as precise placement of the implant for optimal and esthetic location of the screw access hole and obtaining passive fit. On the other hand, cement retained restorations eliminates unaesthetic screw access holes; have passive fit of castings; reduce stress to splinted implants because of minor misfit of the framework; reduced complexity of lab procedures; enhanced esthetics; reduced cost factors and non disrupted morphology of the occlusal table. This case report presents the replacement of missing left central incisor using screw-retained implant prosthesis due to palatal trajectory of the implant placement and inadequate abutment height for retention of cement retained prosthesis.
Functional and Aesthetic Rehabilitation of a Geriatric Patient With Cleft Palate: A Case Report. Cleft Palate Craniofac J. 2014; 2: 21-26.
Dhanasekar Balakrishnan Khanna G Lingeshwar D Agarwal P
Cleft palate defect with complete edentulism in elderly patients presents a prosthodontic challenge for complete denture fabrication. Such large defects are very difficult to restore by surgical intervention and have direct consequence on such functions as mastication and speech, on aesthetics, and on the patient's mental attitude. This article describes a case report in which a 76-year-old female patient underwent restoration with a closed hollow bulb obturator for a large cleft palate defect.
Validation of implant stability: A measure of implant permanence. IJDR 2011; 22:462-7.
Mall N Dhanasekar B
Implant stability is a requisite characteristic of osseointegration. Without it, long-term success cannot be achieved. Continuous monitoring in a quantitative and objective manner is important to determine the status of implant stability. Measurement of implant stability is a valuable tool for making decisions pertaining to treatment protocol and also improves dentist-patient communication. Owing to the invasive nature of histological analysis, various others methods have been proposed like radiographs, cutting torque resistance, reverse torque, modal analysis, resonance frequency analysis and Implatest® . This review focuses on objectives and various methods to evaluate implant stability.
A comparative evaluation of linear dimensional accuracy of the dies obtained using three conceptually different die systems in the fabrication of implant prosthesis: An in vitro study. IJDR 2014; 25(2): 197-203.
Ahmad M Balakrishnan D Narayan
Spring-loaded custom tray: an alternative technique for recording impressions in a patient with a restricted mouth opening, March/April 2014 General Dentistry. Online access.
Manawar Ahmad Dhanasekar Hina Naim
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Implant supported fixed restorations
Area of Expertise
Prosthodontics and Implantology
Area of Research
Oral Implatology
Professional Affiliations & Contributions
Life Member International Congress of Oral Implantologists
Life Member Indian Prosthodontic Society
Life Member Indian Dental Association
Life Member Indian Society of Prosthodontics and Restorative Periodontics
Life Member Karnataka Prosthodontic Society
Life Member Indian Academy of Laser Dentistry
Evolution of surgical guidance in implant dentistry
2013-01-01 Kalra M Dhanasekar B
2013, 40:577-578
3-D orientation of iris in an ocular prosthesis using customized shade
2013-01-01 J Prosthet Dent
J Prosthet Dent, 2013, 22:223-225.X
Implant crest module: A review of biomechanical considerations
2013-01-01 Dhanasekar B Lingeshwar D Gupta L.
An innovative technique to restore velopharyngeal incompetency for a patient with cleft lip and palate
2013-01-01 Ahmed M Dhanasekar B Naim H
BMJ
Effect of frequency and amplitude of vibration and role of a surfactant on void formation in models poured from polyvinyl siloxane impressions
2011-14-04 J Conserv Dent Reddy NK
2011 April, 14(2):151-5
Spring-loaded custom tray: an alternative technique for recording impressions in a patient with a restricted mouth opening,
Manawar Ahmad B. Dhanasekar Hina Naim
Occular prosthesis-An Aesthetic vision, Journal of Nepal Dental Association 2010;11(1)14-18.
Jain DC Hegde V Dhanasekar Balakrishnan
Ridge splitting with immediate implant placement-A case report, Indian J Stomatol 2011;2(2)6-9.
Dhanasekar B Lingeshwar D Lokendra Gupta Puneet Hegde
Emerging anti bacterial coated dental implants: a preventive measure for peri- implantitis
Varun Yarramaneni IN Aparna Akanksha Sachdeva Dhanasekar Balakrishnan, Nayana Prabhu
World Journal of Dentistry 2016;7(4):195-98.
Prosthetic management of total glossectomy patients: a review
Varun Yarramaneni Dhanasekar Balakrishnan Saumya Kapoor Aparna IN
International journal of prosthodontics and Restorative dentistry. 2016;6(3):66-68
Technique Tips – A Simplified Technique of Fabricating Foldable Mandibular Complete Denture using a Custom-made Hinge Assembly
2016-20-12 Sangeeta J Nair Aparna IN S Pradeep Nayana Prabhu Dhanasekar B
Dental Update 2016;43(9):896