INTRODUCTION:-

The program in Prosthodontics includes a unique fusion of theory, preclinical and clinical work, providing a thorough understanding of the conventional and contemporary Prosthodontic principles and concepts, and to instill confidence for treating complex Prosthodontic cases. The Department of Prosthodontics of M.A. Rangoonwala College of Dental Sciences and Research Centre, Pune has a dedicated team of enthusiastic staff who are highly qualified and experienced. Wide array of patients are treated in the department at minimal costs, which encompass all the modalities of Prosthodontic treatment options. The postgraduate clinic is equipped with latest and state–of the– art equipment. A separate, fully equipped clinic for implantology has been set up with international standard armamentarium with different implant systems. The section is backed with a highly sophisticated and well–resourced dental laboratory where the student shall be encouraged to learn all aspects of laboratory techniques. A separate maxillofacial prosthetic clinic has been set–up, specially dedicated for maxillo–facial rehabilitation, in collaboration with King’s College, London. The number of equipment in the department is not only fulfilling the DCI and MUHS requirements, but in most instances is exceeding the requirements for better learning and understanding of the postgraduate student. The postgraduate program aims to train the students to successfully rehabilitate the patient’s dentition, part of tooth, teeth and craniofacial structures to restore back the patient’s confidence, form, function, esthetics and overall health. The postgraduate Prosthodontic program is designed to prepare students for a specialized clinical practice in the field of Prosthodontics. The postgraduates are also trained and encouraged to engage in research projects to inculcate the habit of research oriented clinical practice.