Dr. Maheshkumar K

Dr. Maheshkumar K, PG

Assistant Professor
Name Dr. Maheshkumar K
Designation Assistant Professor
E-Mail ID maheshkk@srmist.edu.in
Under Graduation College & Year Rajas dental college and hospital ,Tirunelveli -2020
Post Graduation College & Year Sri Siddhartha Dental College and Hosital-Tumkur 2023
Teaching Experience 2 year 8 months
Expertise Pediatric & Preventive Dentistry
Area of Interest Crowns Behaviour management in Pediatric dentistry
No. of Publications (also count the publications in pipeline) 18
Ph.D Part time(External)
SCOPUS ID 58860443800
ORCID ID 0000-0003-1326-8121
  • DISTINCTION IN MDS (Pediatric Dentistry)
  • BEST PAPER AWARD - Indian society of pedodontics and preventive dentistry - National conference -2023
  • Academic excellence award -2023 - Sri Siddhartha Dental college and Hospital
  • Gupta N, Chowdhary N, Reddy VR, Nk K, Peddi R, Kumar M. Evaluation of Caries Removal Efficacy Using BRIX 3000 and Atraumatic Restorative Treatment in Primary Molars: A Clinical Comparative Study. J Contemp Dent Pract. 2022 Apr 1;23(4):419-424. PMID: 35945835
  • Maheshkumar K, Chowdhary N, Chowdharry R, Vundela RR, Sonnahalli NK, Anuraaga AT. Bite force evaluation at maximal intercuspal position: An in vivo comparative study between stainless steel and zirconia crowns on primary molar teeth. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent. 2023 Apr-Jun;41(2):89-97. doi: 10.4103/jisppd.jisppd_156_23. PMID: 37635466
  • Vundela RR, Gupta N, Balamurugan S, Chowdhary N , Maheshkumar K, Annadurai T .Clinical Evaluation of Maneuverability and Durability of Titanium Nitride-coated Preformed Crown on Primary Molar Teeth: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2023;16(S-3):S263–S267.
  • Karuppiah M, Balamurugan SR, Rajashekaran S, et al. Evaluation of Effect of Distraction Techniques Using Virtual Reality and Eight-dimension Audio Analgesia Methods on Pain Perception and Anxiety Levels in Children During Restorative Procedures: A Comparative In Vivo Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(10):1087–1092.
  • Annadurai T, Vundela RR, Chowdhary N, shivanna veena,Rajashekaran S, Karuppiah M . Evaluation of Remineralization Efficacy of Nanoparticle-based Materials on White Spot Lesions in Children: A Comparative Clinical Study. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(4):425–432
  • Dr. Maheshkumar .K, Dr. VeenaShivanna, Dr. Nagalakshmi Chowdhary MDS, Dr. Rajashekar Reddy MDS, Dr. Aishwarya Agarwal, Dr. ThirumagalAnuraaga A, Modified Distal Shoe Appliance For Bilateral Loss Of Primary Second Molar In A 5-year Old Patient – A Case Report. JDSR. 2023 Feb; 14(1): 24-28
  • Dr Mahesh kumar K, Dr. Vundela Rajashekar Reddy*, Dr Nagalakshmi Chowdhary , Dr Ambika K Nandini , Dr Balamurugan Subaranjana , Dr Aishwaraya Agarwal. Systemic condition associated with bruxism -A literature review. Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023, 12(Special Issue 5), 5042 – 5047.
  • Anuraaga AT, Reddy VR, Chowdhary N, Shivanna V, Kumar KM, Sharmila D. Dental Fluorosis Management Using Power Bleach – A Magic Wand . AJPR [Internet]. 2023 Jul. 22 [cited 2023 Sep. 12];13(2):47-51.
  • Maheshkumar K, Chowdhary N, Maheshkumar, Reddy R, Pal S, Varsha S. Surgical Repositioning of Developing Canine and Circummandibular Wire Fixation of Parasymphysis Fracture in a Four Year Old Child: A 1 - Year Follow up Case Report. AJCRS [Internet]. 2023 Jul. 31 [cited 2024 Jan. 5];6(2):368-73.
  • Mahalakshmi S, John D, Chowdhary N, Sonahalli N, Chowdhary R, Kumar M. Comparative Evaluation of Centric Occlusion in the Mixed Dentition of Children in Variable Head Postures Using T-Scan – A Clinical Study. Int J Sci Stud 2021;9(3):120-125.
  • Maheshkumar K, Chowdhary N, Manjula KT, Anuraaga AT, Shaji NE, Nandini A. Single Anterior Tooth Crossbite Correction in Mixed Dentition using Versatile 2x4 Appliance Along with Posterior Bite Plane: A Case Report. AJPR [Internet]. 2023 Jul. 14 [cited 2024 Jan. 5];13(2):41-6
  • Kumar KM, Reddy VR, Nandini AK, Chowdhary N. Systemic Condition Associated with Bruxism- A Case Report. AJPR [Internet]. 2023 Jul. 9 [cited 2023 Sep. 9];13(2):1-5.
  • Dr. Thirumagal Anuraaga A, et al MTA Apexification-An Immediate Fix JDSR. 2023 Feb; 14(2): 11-15
  • Sharmila D,Manjula K T,Maheshkumar Karuppaiah,et al. Lip sucking habit treated with lip bumber for a ten year old girl : Acase report. J Dent Sci & Res 2024;15(1)17-20
  • Varsha S, Maheshkumar M, Maheshkumar Karuppaiah. Management of bilateral paediatric condylar fracture using an efficiently quick and novel method: A case report. Int J Sci Res 2024;13(4):27-28
  • Nikhitha Elsa Shaji D, Maheshkumar K, Jyothsna V Setty, et al. Prosthetic rehabilitation in pediatric oligodontia: Restoring function and aesthetics – A case report. J Dent Spec Res. 2025 Sep;16(2):1-5
  • Shaji NE, Setty JV, Kumar M. Management of palatally impacted inverted supernumerary teeth: a case report. Int J Dent Sci Innov Res. 2025 Aug;8(4):86-9.
  • Shaji NE, Vundela RR, Mahurkar P, Karuppiah M, Setty J. Recurrent peripheral ossifying fibroma in a child: A case report. Asian J Pediatr Res 2025;15(5):29-35
  • Karuppiah M, Patil U, Choche A, et al. Evaluating Anxiety Levels and Pain Perception while Administering Local Anesthesia Using Conventional Insulin Syringes and Novel Star Pen Device. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(5):655–661
  • Prerana M, Shivanna V, Setty JV, et al. Comparison of Pain and Anxiety Levels with Two Different Local Anesthesia Delivery Systems in Children: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(4):492–498
  • Shaji NE, Vundela RR, Setty JV, et al. Comparative Evaluation of Clinical Success with Preformed Stainless Steel Crowns and Bioflx Crowns: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2026;19(3):368–374
  • Maheshkumar Karuppiah et al, Knowledge, attitude and practice concerning infant oral health care among parents in Tumakuru district - A cross-sectional descriptive study. Int J Pedo Rehab 2025; 10(2):42-53
  • Vetal, D., V Setty, J., Karuppiah, M. K., Choche, A., Kulkarni, A., & Patil, U. (2026). Management of Traumatic Injuries in Visually Impaired Child with Modified Behaviour Management Techniques: A Case Report. Asian Journal of Pediatric Research, 16(4), 7–13.
Funded Projects(Include Projects in pipeline also)
  • Co-PI in project titled Relationship between IQ Level and oral health status among mentally disabled children (ICMR)