SMITA NIMBALKAR
Salutation
Dr
School/Centre
School of Dentistry
Department
Clinical Oral Health Sciences
Position
Senior Lecturer
Education
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Masters in Dental surgery (Orthodontics and Dentofacial orthopedics), 2011
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India.
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Bachelor's in dental surgery (Dentistry), 2003
Maharashtra University of health Science, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Memberships
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Indian Orthodontic society
Member
2019 - Present
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Indian society of dental reserach
Member
2017 - Present
Research Funding
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BACK to the basics: An Inter professional education Program on dental ergonomics Between Dental and Chiropractic Learners
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Oct 2024 - 30 Nov 2024
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Perception of Smile Attractiveness Related to Upper Midline Deviation by Three Ethnicities in Malaysia: A Single center study
IMU Internal Research Grant | 04 Jun 2024 - 02 May 2025
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Interproximal enamel reduction in orthodontics: Assessing the credibility, understandability, and educational value of content on YouTube
IMU Internal Research Grant | 20 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2024
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Clinical outcomes of orthodontic space closure, implant, and resin bonded prosthesis for congenitally missing lateral incisors. A systematic Review and meta analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024
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Five-year PROMs, peri-implant health, and prosthetic complications in immediately loaded single- and two-implant mandibular overdentures: Randomized controlled trial
ITI Research Grant 1751-2023 | 01 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2025
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Occlusal splint therapy for sleep bruxism: Analysis of quality, reliability and clarity of information available on YouTube
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024
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Effect of fixed orthodontic appliances on salivary properties of individuals undergoing orthodontic treatment: a systematic review and meta-analysis
IMU Internal Research Grant | 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Oct 2023
Publications
Research Articles
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Rapid elastomeric radiographic template for CBCT and implant planning of a completely edentulous arch
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 2024
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Effect of surgical and prosthodontic protocols of distal extension implant-supported removable partial dentures on clinical and patient-reported outcomes: A systematic review
THE JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 2024
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Virtual student mobility: New opportunity on the horizon of undergraduate dental education
J DENT EDUC 2023
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Esthetic rehabilitation of mutilated maxillary anterior alveolar segment by combining orthodontic osseous distraction and implant-supported crowns: A clinical report
THE JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 2023
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Orthodontic treatment with miniscrew anchorage: Analysis of quality of information on YouTube
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ORTHODONTICS AND DENTOFACIAL ORTHOPEDICS 2023
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Technique to Stabilize a Lingual Retainer Under Rubber Dam Isolation
JOURNAL OF INDIAN ORTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2022
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Fixed screw-retained interim restorations with immediate implant placement in esthetic zone: A case series with six different techniques
THE JOURNAL OF INDIAN PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2022
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CBCT Evaluation of Buccolingual Orientation of Inferior Alveolar Canal in Mandibular Posterior Region for Implant Planning
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY 2022
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Unsplinted attachment systems and peri-implant outcomes in two-implant-retained mandibular overdentures: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials
THE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY DENTAL PRACTICE 2022
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Unsplinted attachments and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) in 2-implant-retained mandibular overdentures: a systematic review
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF DENTISTRY 2022
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Efficacy of Three Enamel Protecting Agents on Shear Bond Strength of Orthodontic Brackets Bonded to Demineralised Enamel with Conventional Adhesive.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL & DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH 2021
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A self-grinding occlusal plane template to help modify an uneven occlusal plane before providing definitive restorations
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 2021
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A Simplified Approach for Fabrication of One-Piece Hollow Interim Obturator for the Prosthodontic Treatment of Hemimaxillectomy Patient—A Clinical Report
DENTAL JOURNAL OF ADVANCE STUDIES 2019
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Smile attractiveness related to buccal corridor space in 3 different facial types: A perception of 3 ethnic groups of Malaysians
THE JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 2018
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Simple technique to reorient different casts of same patient on a dental surveyor
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS 2018
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Modified activation technique for nasal stent of nasoalveolar molding appliance for columellar lengthening in bilateral cleft lip/palate
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS 2018
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Two‐Colored Dental Surveying Tool as an Alternative for Carbon Marker
JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS 2017
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Reply to: Details of the participants and medical intervention used in the study evaluating the effect of a mouth exercising device on burning sensation in oral submucous fibrosis
ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL RADIOLOGY 2017
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Lost wax-bolus technique to process closed hollow obturator with uniform wall thickness using single flasking procedure
THE JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2017
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Implant-retained obturator for an edentulous patient with a hemimaxillectomy defect complicated with microstomia
CASE REPORTS IN DENTISTRY 2016
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A randomized control trial measuring the effectiveness of a mouth-exercising device for mucosal burning in oral submucous fibrosis
ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, ORAL PATHOLOGY AND ORAL RADIOLOGY 2016
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Clinical Efficacy of a Mouth-Exercising Device Adjunct to Local Ointment, Intra-Lesional Injections and Surgical Treatment for Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
ASIAN PACIFIC JOURNAL OF CANCER PREVENTION 2016
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Functionally generated pathways to develop occlusal scheme for removable partial denture
JOURNAL OF INTERDISCIPLINARY DENTISTRY 2015
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A radiographic measurement technique for crest bone changes related to dental implants
JOURNAL OF PROSTHETIC DENTISTRY 2015
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Maxillomandibular relationship record for implant complete mouth rehabilitation with elastomeric material and facial surface index of existing denture
THE JOURNAL OF THE INDIAN PROSTHODONTIC SOCIETY 2015
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Denture quality
THE JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION 2015
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Maxillomandibular relationship record for complete arch/mouth implant restorations using putty-elastomeric occlusion rim at healing abutment level
CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL DENTISTRY 2015
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Comparative evaluation of microleakage of lingual retainer wires bonded with three different lingual retainer composites: an in vitro study
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH: JCDR 2014
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Multidisciplinary treatment approach to restore deep horizontally fractured maxillary central incisor
THE JOURNAL OF CONTEMPORARY DENTAL PRACTICE 2014
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Technique to stabilize Wax Occlusion Rims following Maxillomandibular Relationship Records
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PROSTHODONTICS AND RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY 2011
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Treatment of class II division 1 malocclusion with myofunctional trainer system in early mixed dentition period
J CONTEMP DENT PRACT 2011
Other Publications
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'BACK’ to Basics: An Interprofessional Program on Dental Ergonomics Between Dental and Chiropractic Learners
SEAADE 34th Annual Scientific Conference | 20 Nov 2023
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Obstructive sleep apnea
Webinar at VSPM Dental college and research centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India | 09 May 2023
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"Beyond The Horizon Of Undergraduate Dental Education: Virtual Global Mobility Programme”
33rd Southeast Asia Association for Dental Education Annual Scientific Meeting (SEEADE), | 24 Nov 2022
Supervisions
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Tam Weng Yan,Tham Jack Shen | Undergraduate | 20 Jul 2023 - 31 Oct 2024
Thesis: Interproximal enamel reduction in orthodontics: Assessing the credibility, understandability, and educational value of content on YouTube
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Choo Xuan Wen,Chin Yong Xin | Undergraduate | 01 Jun 2023 - 31 May 2024
Thesis: Clinical outcomes of orthodontic space closure, implant, and resin bonded prosthesis for congenitally missing lateral incisors. A systematic Review and meta analysis
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Tay Xiao Thong, Jennese Moo Wann Wai | Undergraduate | 01 May 2023 - 30 Apr 2024
Thesis: Occlusal splint therapy for sleep bruxism: Analysis of quality, reliability and clarity of information available on YouTube
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Tan Yen Qee,Yap Pei mean,Wee Tze Leng | Undergraduate | 20 Apr 2022 - 31 Oct 2023
Thesis: Dermatoglyphics and facial form: An exploratory study