Dr V Y Shivashankar

Dentist

BDS, MDS - Conservative Dentistry & Endodontics

19 yrs experience Chennai

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About Dr V Y Shivashankar

Dr. V Y Shivashankar is a consultant endodontist (root canal treatment specialist) and cosmetic dental surgeon who has qualified his B.D.S. & M.D.S. from govt. dental institutions. He has 8 publications to his credit and has keen interest in teaching as well. He has done a detailed research work on regenerative endodontics i.e. giving back life to a non vital tooth. His research articles can be found under google scholars.

Expertise

Specializations

Dentist Endodontist

Services offered

Orthognathic Surgery (Jaw alignment correction surgery) Acrylic Partial Denture (Removable partial artificial teeth) Crowns and Bridges Fixing (Dental cap and bridge placement) Artificial Teeth (Replacement teeth prosthesis) BPS Denture Fixing (biofunctional denture fitting) Cast Partial Denture (removable partial teeth set) Conscious Sedation (mild sedation during procedure) Cosmetic and Aesthetic Dentistry (Dental treatments to improve smile) Complete and Partial Denture Fixing (removable teeth replacement) Impacted Tooth Extraction (stuck tooth removal surgery) Apicoectomy (Endodontic Surgery) (root tip infection surgery) Endoscopic Surgery (camera assisted surgery) Tooth Extraction (Tooth removal procedure) Dental Fillings (Treatment for tooth cavity) Fixed Partial Denture (permanent replacement for missing teeth) Flexible Dentures (Flexible artificial teeth set) Forensic Odontology (Dental identification science) Flap Surgery (Advanced gum cleaning surgery) Gum Disease Treatment and Surgery (treatment for gum infection) Immediate Dentures (same day denture placement) Dental Implant Placement (permanent tooth replacement) Dental Inlays and Onlays (Custom tooth repair restorations) Invisible Clear Braces (transparent teeth aligners) Dental Laminates (thin tooth covering shells) Laser Gum Surgery (Laser treatment for gums) Laser Surgery (Surgery using focused laser energy) Maxillofacial Prosthodontics (Prosthetic treatment for face and jaw defects) Periodontal Flap Surgery (Deep gum cleaning surgery) Post and Core Procedure (tooth support restoration method) Dental Prosthetics (Artificial tooth replacement treatment) Dental Sealant (tooth cavity protection coating) Sedation Dentistry (dental treatment with sedation) Smile Design (Cosmetic smile planning treatment) Tooth Reshaping (Enameloplasty) (tooth shape correction) Dental Braces Fixing (teeth alignment braces treatment) Teeth Whitening (Dental treatment for whiter teeth) Dental Thineers (ultra thin tooth veneers) Tooth-Colored Dental Fillings (white fillings for cavities) Dental Veneers and Laminates (Thin cosmetic tooth covers) Wedding Smile Design Planning (Bridal smile design treatment) Surgical Tooth Extraction (complex tooth removal) Preadjusted Edgewise Orthodontic Technique (Advanced braces alignment method) Oral Surgery Procedures (Surgical treatments for mouth conditions) Oral Cancer Treatment (treatment for mouth cancer) Pulpectomy (Root canal treatment for children) Dental Jewellery (decorative tooth accessory) Dental Space Maintainers (device to hold tooth space) Laser Dentistry (laser dental treatment) Oral Lesion Screening (Mouth abnormality check) Bleeding Gums Treatment (gum bleeding treatment care) Dental Gap Closing (space between teeth correction) Orthodontic Treatment (Teeth alignment treatment) Oral Rehabilitation (Full mouth dental restoration treatment) Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (Jaw joint dysfunction condition) Facial Trauma (treatment for facial injuries) Facial Aesthetic Surgery (cosmetic face surgery) Cleft Lip Repair Surgery (birth lip gap repair) Cleft Palate Surgery (mouth roof defect repair) Ceramic Crowns and Bridges Fixing (ceramic tooth restoration) Implant Retained Dentures (Dentures supported by implants) Ceramic Veneers and Crowns (Tooth covering cosmetic restorations) Minimally Invasive Dentistry (tooth preserving dental treatment) Metal Braces Fixing (metal teeth alignment braces) Myofunctional Orthodontic Therapy (Jaw muscle orthodontic therapy) Jaw Orthopedics (Treatment for jaw growth problems) Prosthetic Care and Rehabilitation (Artificial limb support care) Cosmetic Dental Filling (tooth cavity aesthetic filling) Dental Crowns (Tooth cap restoration) Pit and Fissure Sealant (Protective coating for teeth) Air Polishing for Teeth (advanced dental cleaning) Maxillofacial Trauma (Face and jaw injury treatment) Tumors and Cysts (Treatment for abnormal growths) Cleft Lip and Palate (Treatment for congenital lip palate defect) Scar Revision Surgery (Surgery to improve scar appearance) Rhinoplasty (Nose reshaping surgery) Minor Surgical Procedures (Small medical surgical procedures) Occlusal Therapy (Treatment for bite alignment problems) Gingivoplasty (Gum reshaping procedure) Alveolectomy (Jaw bone reshaping) Biopsy (tissue sample testing) Paedodontics (children dental care) Dental Examination (Routine teeth checkup) Dental Scaling and Polishing (professional teeth cleaning) Acrylic Full Denture (complete artificial teeth set) Metal-Based Partial Denture (metal framework denture) Teeth Straightening with Invisalign (Clear aligner teeth correction) Conventional Braces (metal teeth straightening braces) Wisdom Tooth Extraction (third molar removal) Dental Mouth Guard (teeth protection device) Dental Amalgam Removal (silver filling removal) Composite Dental Bonding (Tooth repair with resin) TMJ Pain Management (Jaw joint pain treatment) Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (restorative treatment and recovery therapy) Cosmetic Makeover Treatments (Appearance enhancement treatments) Porcelain Inlays and Onlays (ceramic tooth restoration) CEREC CAD/CAM Dentistry (digital dental restoration) In-house Ceramist Service (Dental crown making service) Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (surgery of mouth and jaw) General Dental Checkup (Routine teeth examination) Dental X-Ray (Teeth X-ray scan) Dental Screening and Prophylaxis (preventive dental cleaning) Intravenous and Inhalational Sedation (Sedation for procedures) Cosmetic Veneers and Dental Bonding (smile correction treatment) Regenerative Therapy (tissue repair treatment)

Procedures

Root Canal Treatment (Tooth nerve cleaning) Orthodontic Braces (Teeth alignment braces)

Credentials & experience

Education

BDSTamil Nadu Government Dental College and Hospital, Chennai, none

MDS - Conservative Dentistry & EndodonticsGovernment Dental College, Calicut, none

Work & experience

Intern — Government Dental College, ChennaiThanesar Haryana
2007 – 2008

Dental Surgeon — Private PracticeThanesar Haryana
2008 – 2010

Junior Resident Doctor — Government Dental College, CalicutThanesar Haryana
2010 – 2013

Senior Resident Doctor — Government Dental College, CalicutThanesar Haryana
2013 – 2014

Registrations & certifications

Dental Council of IndiaDental Council of India

Awards & recognitions

Published a Research Paper on 'Platelet Rich Fibrin in the Revitalization of Tooth With Necrotic Pulp and Open Apex'Award

Published 8 Research Papers on 'Regenerative Endodontics'Award

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