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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |
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Landmark articles on facial trauma and cleft lip and palate by Prof Emeritus N. A de S Amaratunga Amaratunga N A de S A, Relation of Age to period of immobilization required for healing of mandibular fractures, J Oral Maxillofac Surg 45:111-113,1987 Amaratunga N A de S A , A comparison of Millard’s and LeMesurier’s methods of repair of the complete unilateral cleft lip using a new symmetry index , J Oral Maxillofac Surg 46:353-356, 1988cleft Palate Speech Rehabilitation Microvascular Surgery in Head and Neck Telemedicine and transfer of medical images through internet Development of treatment based prognostic index for oral cancer Cephelometric norms for the Sri Lankan population |
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| Oral Pathology | |||
Numerous research activities are undertaken by the department, focusing on all aspects of diseases which occur in the head and neck region, with emphasis on potentially malignant disorders such as oral submucous fibrosis and malignancies such as oral squamous cell cracinoma. In addition, research activities based on salivary gland disorders and odontogenic tumours are also being carried out. Extensive facilities of the department have paved the way to perform research activities in the fields of histopathology, cytology, molecular biology and immunohistochemistry. Number of international collaborative research activates are in operation at present. Further Department publishes substantial number of research papers nationally, and internationally annually. Presentation of research papers both nationally and internationally is also a very substantial event of the Department every year. |
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| Division of Periodontology | |||
| Comparison of different periodontal treatment modalities in aggressive and chronic periodontitis. Periodontal disease presentation and treatment response in smokers and non-smokers. Association between plasma lipid levels and periodontal disease. Effectiveness of different designs of interdental toothbrushes in plaque control. |
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| Prosthetic Dentistry | |||
(1) Efficiency of speech aid prosthesis for patients who have undergone surgical repair of congenital cleft palate and having velopharyngeal insufficiency. (2) The emotional effects of tooth loss. (3) Patient satisfaction and technical quality of removable partial dentures. |
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| Community Dental Health | |||
Prof. S.L. Ekanayake – Division of Community Dentistry 1. Epidemiology of Oral Diseases Social Inadequacies in Oral Health Dr. V.S.N. Vithanaarachchi Prof. R.L. Wijeyeweera – Division of Paedodontics 1. Irruption Times of Deciduas and Permanent Dentition in Sri Lankan Children 2. pH Metabolism of Dental Plaque and its relationship to Dental Caries 3. Prevention and Treatment of Dental Fluorosis Dr. V. Vijayakumaran – Division of Paedodontics 2. Aesthetic Restoration of fractured anterior teeth. 4. Study of intra oral soft tissue lesion in Children Dr. E.M.U.C.K. Herath – Division of Paedodontics 1. Conducting Fluoride mouth rinsing programme in primary school children 2. Oral health impact of patients with Amelogenesis Imperfect and early childhood caries |
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| Division of Pharmacology | |||
Our research interests are to see theeffectsof pharmaceutical products on bone formation and resorption. We are mainly looking at how these substances affect the osteoblasts and osteoclasts. Our staff members collaborate with other foreign institutions in carrying out the research work. We are also involved in conducting research in complementary and alternative therapy for small children and looking and the effects of dietary habits on malnutrition in pre-school children. |
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| Basic Sciences | |||
Division of Anatomy Division of Dental Anatomy Division of Physiology Division of Biochemistry |
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| Division of Radiology | |||
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