List of Approved of synopsis of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr. No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Oral Pathology & Microbiology
1 A comparative analysis of Podoplanin expression in Ameloblastoma and
Keratocystic odontogenic tumor- A retrospective study.
2 Evaluation of salivary IL-1β & IL-8 as potential markers in oral squamous cell
carcinoma.
3 To study the immunoexpression of hMLH 1 in oral Leukoplakia and oral
squamous cell carcinoma- A prospective study.
4 Immunohistochemical evaluation of Mast Cell Tryptase and Chymase in
pathogenesis of Oral Submucous Fibrosis (OSF).
5 Estimation and correlation of CD4 counts and Salivary immunoglobulin A (slgA)
levels in HIV seropositive patients with and without oral Candidiasis.
6 Comparison of immunoexpression of α-SMA in inflammed and non-inflammed
odontogenic keratocyst & ameloblastoma.
7 Evaluation of Cathepsin- D expression in oral epithelial dysplasia and oral
squamous cell carcinoma.
8 Estimation of serum connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) in oral submucous
fibrosis patients and its clinico-pathologic correlation.
9 A comparative study of serum big Endothelin-1 levels in oral squamous cell
carcinoma patients and its clinico-pathologic correlation.
10
Qualitative evaluation of Xylene free method and conventional method for
paraffin embedded tissue processing and haematoxylene and eosin staining: A
comparative study.
11 Distribution of "fim A" Genotypes of Porphyromonas gingivalis in chronic &
aggressive periodontitis patients: A PCR study.
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Detection of Tannerella forsythia in chronic and aggressive periodontitis patients
-A comparative PCR study with analysis of antigenicity of its S- layer by SDS-
Page and Western immunoblotting.
13 Association of dental caries and secretory immunoglobulin (S-IgA) levels in
smokers and non smokers.
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final Dissertation to the University.
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Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr. No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Oral Pathology & Microbiology
14 Comparative analysis of trace metal levels in serum of patients with oral
leukoplakia and oral squamous cell carcinoma.
15 Quantitative analysis of Serum Adenosine Deaminase and C- Reactive Protein in
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma : An in vitro study.
16 Comparative analysis of Malondialdehyde & Superoxide dismutase in serum and
saliva of patients with oral submucous fibrosis & leukoplakia.
17 To estimate the activity of lactate dehydrogenase in Serum and Saliva of patients
with different grades of Epithelial Dysplasia.
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final Dissertation to the University.
2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the
Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr.No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Prosthodontics & Crown & Bridge
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Comparative evaluation of the tear strength of Vinyl siloxanether with Vinyl
Polysiloxane and Polyether impression material in different consistencies- An in
vitro study.
An in vitro comparative evaluation of the microtensile bond strength of re-inforced
polymethylmethacrylate resin bonded to zirconia with dual cure composite after
two different surface treaments on zirconia.
An evaluation and comparison of marginal accuracy and internal fit of
conventionally cast Co-Cr Alloy crowns with laser-sintered Co-Cr Alloy crowns- An
in vitro study.
Comparison of the Optical properties of an Indigenously developed Zirconia
material as compared to commercially available metal-free ceramics. An in-vitro
study.
The effect of different surface finishes of Monolithic Zirconia on the wear of enamel
and an evaluation of its phase transformation when subjected to stress.
A comparative evaluation of condylar guide inclination recorded by protrusive
records using semi-adjustable articulator, cone beam computed tomography
(CBCT) and jaw tracking device in dentulous patients - An in vivo study.
To study the effect of altering vertical dimension of occlusion in edentulous
patients on bite force and electromyographic activity of Masseter, Temporalis &
Sternocleidomastoid muscles.- An in-vivo study.
A cephalometric evaluation of orientation of occlusal plane in dentulous and
edentulous subjects in relation to different posterior reference points of the alatragus
line.-An in-vivo and in-vitro study.
Effect of commonly used mouth rinses on the color stability of different types of
provisional restorative materials- An in-vivo study.
Evaluation of the marginal fit of laser sintered copings in comparison to
conventional copings fabricated using induction casting technique : an in vitro
study.
A comparative evaluation of the effect of dentin desensitizers on the retention of
complete cast metal crowns luted with Glass Ionomer Cement: An in vitro study.
A comparative evaluation of shear bond strength of Porcelain fused to metal
substructure fabricated using conventional and contemporary techniques: An in
vitro study.
The effect of short term contamination by water and artificial saliva on hardness of
two luting cements- An in vitro study.
The effect of microwave disinfection on the bond strength of two commercially
available denture teeth to acrylic resin- An in vitro study.
Comparative evaluation of the marginal and internal fit of unveneered CAD/CAM
milled zirconia copings, CAD/CAM laser sintered metal copings and complete cast
metal copings.- an in vitro study.
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the
Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr.No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics
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Detection of apical root resorption within the period of one year of fixed orthodontic
appliance therapy by using panoramic radiography and cone beam computed
tomography of super- High Resolution - An in vivo study.
Precision and reliability of cephalometric landmark indentification : Cone-Beam
Computed Tomography vs Conventional Cephalometric views.
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Effectiveness of an essential oil mouthwash in maintaining proper oral health in
orthodontic patients- An in-vivo study.
Comparative evaluation of the shear bond strength of organically modified ceramic
matrix and nanofilled composite to that of traditional adhesive material.- An in vitro
study.
Comparison of rate of retraction and anchorage loss using NiTi closed Coil springs
and Elastomeric chain during En-masse retraction- A Clinical Study.
Evaluation of force deflection properties of various types of initial orthodontic
archwires. An in-vitro study.
Efficacy of treatment in class III malocclusion with RME reverse twin-block and
RME face mask.
Comparative evaluation of upper airway dimensions and hyoid bone position in
vertical dysplasia in a mixed Indian population: A Cephalometric study.
Evaluating the effects of Sandblasting on enamel surface prior to etching on shear
bond strength of indirectly bonded labial brackets: An in vitro study.
To predict the correlation between anterior tooth retraction and lip position in
orthodontically treated patients from the Maharashtrian population- A retrospective
Cephalometric study.
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the
Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr.No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
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A clinical comparison of Bupivacaine versus Lidocaine for Maxillary and
Mandibular anesthesia in oral surgery.
A comparative study of transdermal Diclofenac patch with oral Diclofenac as an
analgesic modality following Bilateral maxillary third molar extraction.
An evaluation and comparision of response of oral tissues on application of fibrin
adhesive and sutures in alveoloplasty patients: An in-vivo study.
Evaluation of the interproximal crestal bone loss using two different flap designs
around dental implant.
Prospective study of comparing closed reduction with intermaxillary fixation versus
open reduction with miniplate bone fixation in mandibular fractures.
A comparison of anesthetic efficacy of 4% articaine versus 2% Lignocaine in
surgical extraction of Third Molars.
Comparative evaluation between conventional and locking miniplates in the
treatment of mandibular fractures.
Fibro-osseous lesions of the Jaws: analysis of demographic distribution,
correlation between Biological behaviour & Histopathological study.
A comparative study to assess the effect of Tab. Alprazolam on changes in vital
parameters of the patient during preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative
phases in the surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the
Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr. No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Periodontology
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A comparative evaluation of the regenerative potential of Demineralized Freeze
Dried Bone Allograft (DFDBA) when used alone and in conjuction with locally
delivered simvastatin in the treatment of human intrabony periodontal defects - A
clinicoradiographic study.
A comparative evaluation of two different treatment modalities for Gingival
recession associated with non carious cervical lesions: A coronally positioned
flap with resin modified glass ionomer restoration and a coronally positioned flap
with connective tissue graft: A clinical study.
An evaluation of efficacy of Cissus Quadrangularis Linn in different therapeutic
modalities for the treatment of intrabony periodontal defects in human - A clinical
study.
Quantitative evaluation of Serum C-Reactive protein in patients with chronic
periodontitis pre and post scaling and root planing.
Comparative clinical and radiographic evaluation of the effect of DFDBA
(Decalcified Freeze Dried Bone Allograft) with & without metronidazole in the
treatment of intrabony defects in chronic periodontitis patients.
Comparative clinical and radiographic evaluation of the effect of porous
Hydroxyapatite (Alloplast) and particulate Bioactive Glass (Alloplast) in the
treatment of intrabony defects in chronic periodontitis patients.
A comparative evaluation of open flap debridement macroscopically and
microscopically- A Split -Mouth Clinical Study.
A comparative evaluation of Platelet Rich Fibrin with demineralized freeze dried
bone Allograft versus Platelet Rich Fibrin alone in alveolar socket preservation :
A Clinical, Radiological and Histological study.
Evaluation of plasma Homocysteine levels after non surgical periodontal therapy
in patients with chronic periodontitis: A controlled interventional clinicalbiochemical
study.
To assess biting ability in Generalized chronic periodontitis patients before and
after Nonsurgical and surgical treatment.
Prevalence of periodontal disease in tribal population of Nashik District; and its
relation to population demographics: An epidemiological study.
Assessment of "Biologic Width" variations in patients of chronic periodontitis
before and after treatment: A clinico-radiologic study.
Comparative evaluation of systemically administered Lycopene as a
Monotherapy; Lycopene as an adjunct to scaling & scaling alone in chronic
Gingivitis: A Clinico- Biochemical Study
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the
Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr. No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Periodontology
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A comparative evaluation of two different techniques: Cryosurgery and Diamond
bur abrasion for Gingival depigmentation - A Clinical Study.
Comparative evaluation of autologous platelet rich fibrin and open flap
debridement in the treatment of human intrabony defects in aggressive
periodontitis: Clinical and Radiographic study.
Serum Lipid and fasting blood Glucose level in chronic periodontitis patients - A
case control study.
Clinical and radiographic assessment of bone regeneration using alendronate
sodium gel as an adjunct to surgical therapy for the treatment of osseous
defects in chronic periodontitis-A comparative study.
Comparative clinical evaluation of the efficacy of periosteal pedicle graft with
subepithelial connective tissue graft in Gingival recession coverage.
A clinical evaluation of efficacy of bone graft material (β- Tricalcium Phosphate +
Hydroxyapatite) alone and in combination with Platelet Rich Fibrin membrane in
treatment of periodontal intrabony defects.
Evaluation of the efficacy of GaAlAs diode laser v/s a desensitizing agent
containing Arginine bicarbonate for the treatment of dentinal hypersensitivity- An
in-vivo and in-vitro study.
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
2) The above mentioned Titles of Dissertation are the only approved Titles. These doesn’t depict that, the
Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr.No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Oral Medicine & Radiology
1 Cone beam computed tomography determination of position and dimensions of
Genial Tubercle in various skeletal types.
2 Assessment of accuracy of linear measurements on human cadaveric mandible
using cone beam computed tomography.
3 Assessment of Nasopalatine Canal's morphologic pattern and its position relative to
the Maxillary central incisors and Buccal cortical plate on CBCT.
4 Quantitative determination of serum iron, ferritin and total iron binding capacity in
patients with oral cancer and precancers.
5 Oral manifestations in patients with Chronic renal failure undergoing hemodialysis.
6 To assess diagnostic efficiency of Toluidine blue in potentially malignant oral
disorders.
7 Assessment and comparison of the Capsular width of temporomandibular joint on
Ultrasonography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
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Evaluation of shape of soft palate, mandibular body length, cranial base angle on
digital lateral cephalogram in obstructive sleep apnea patients and normal
individuals- A comparative study.
9 Determination of age and gender in adults using digital radiographs of Maxillary
incisors and canines.
10 Comparative study of blood & salivary glucose, amylase & total protein in type II
Diabetic patients.
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
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Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr.No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Paedodontics & Preventive Dentistry
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Prevalence of Molar incisor Hypomineralisation in municipal school going children in
Mumbai.
Comparison of conventional and ultrasonic irrigation regimen in root canal therapy
of Primary Teeth- An in vitro study.
Evaluation and comparison of the Longevity & Failures in Everstick glass Fiber
posts with Parapost taper lux posts in Primary Maxillary Anterior teeth- an In Vivo
study.
To clinically evaluate the effectiveness of space maintainer comparing conventional
band and loop space maintainer with Glass fiber Reinforced Space maintainer
following loss of primary teeth in mixed dentition- In vivo study.
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final Dissertation to the University.
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Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
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Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
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Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
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Quantitative evaluation of debris and irrigants extruded apically by using different
techniques of biomechanical preparation- An in vitro study.
One year in vivo symptomatic evaluation of success rate in the management of
hypersensitive dentin using Iontophoresis and Laser therapy.
An in vitro comparison of depth of cure, micro hardness and heat generation of
different light curing units in micro hybrid and Nano hybrid composite.
Finite element analysis of the effects of three preparation techniques on stresses
within roots having curved canals.
Evaluation of cleanliness of dentinal tubules using scanning electron microscope in
maxillary anterior teeth following gutta-percha removal with and without solvents: An
Ex-vivo study.
Microleakage assessment of furcal perforation repair using Biodentin, Mineral
Trioxide Aggregate and Glass Ionomer Cement- An invitro study.
CBCT evaluation of canal preparation and comparison of time taken for
instrumentation using wave one files and pro taper rotary Niti files: An in-vitro study.
Evaluation and comparison of hardness and compressive strength of three
nanohybrid composite resin materials cured with LED light - An in vitro study.
A comparative evaluation of hydrogen peroxide penetration of two different laser
activated bleaching agents in teeth restored with two different restorative materials-
An in-vitro study.
Remineralization potential of fluoride, amorphous calcium phosphate- casein
phosphopeptide (ACP-CPP), and combination of hydroxylapatite & fluoride on
enamel lesions- An in vitro comparative evaluation.
Evaluation & comparison of sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate, resin
modified glass ionomer cement & biodentine in repair of furcal perforations- An in
vitro study.
Comparative evaluation of root fracture resistance using different root canal sealers-
An in vitro study.
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final Dissertation to the University.
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Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.

Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik
List of Approved Title of Dissertation for Academic Year 2011-12 under the
Faculty of Dentistry (Post Graduate)
Sr.No.
Approved Title of Dissertation
Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics
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Comparative evaluation of microleakage of Silorane based composite with
methacrylate based composite-An in vitro study.
An in vitro evaluation of effect of internal matrices of hydroxyapatite and calcium
sulfate on sealing ability of mineral trioxide aggregate and light cured glass
ionomer cement when used as furcation repair materials.
Comparative evaluation of accuracy of working length determination with root ZX
apex locator and radiography: An in vivo and ex vivo study.
Comparative evaluation of post-obturation pain and periapical healing rate of onevisit
versus two-visit endodontic treatment in necrotic teeth with apical
periodontitis - An in vivo study.
To study and to compare the microporosities in various obturation techniques
using optical microscope and to compare them clinically with their CBVT images -
An in-vitro study.
To evaluate and compare fracture resistance of Human Root Dentine exposed to
different intra canal medicaments viz: two calcium hydroxide preparations and 2%
chlorhexidine gel- An invitro study.
To evaluate the effect of an In-office desensitizing paste on shear bond strength
of composite resin to dentin using different adhesive systems: An in vitro study.
To evaluate the effect of Calcium Hydroxide based intracanal medicaments on
the Apical sealing ability of resin based sealer and Guttapercha obturated root
canals: An in vitro study.
Comparative study of the enamel bond strength of 5th and 7th generation
bonding agents on enamel surfaces, An in vitro study
Depth and percentage penetration of endodontic sealers into dentinal tubules
after root canal obturation using a lateral compaction technique- A confocal laser
scanning microscopy study.
A comparative evaluation of fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth
restored with three different coronal restorative materials- An in vitro study.
A comparision of the efficacy of various retreatment techniques in complete
removal of obturating material from oval shaped canals - An in-vitro study.
Note:- 1) Approved Title of Dissertation shall be considered as the final Title of Dissertation, while submitting the
final Dissertation to the University.
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Dissertation of P.G. students is accepted by the University.