SSB or Services selection board is a Defense organization which selects candidates for Army, Navy and Air force recruitment based on multiple criteria giving them points by conducting Examinations. The many criteria include Medical Examination along with Dental check ups and examinations along with mental, physical and intellectual evaluation to access the potential of the candidate and determine if he or she is eligible. Coming to Dental checkup, the candidate is assessed for their overall Dental health looking for certain criteria. With defense being a very competitive and physically enduing field, it is important for the candidate to be fit in all aspects of Physical and Mental health.
What are the minimum points to qualify in Dental Examination for SSB?
You need a minimum of 14 points to qualify in your Dental Examination for SSB.
Are there Negative points for Dental examination in SSB?
No, there are no negative points if you are having a missing tooth or fractured tooth or a Root Canal treated tooth. Just the points are not counted for that particular and the opposing tooth.
Will points be given to Root canal Treated Tooth in SSB?
Yes, if the Root Canal treated tooth is covered with a Dental Crown and has the opposite tooth, you will be given points. If the RCT treated tooth is broken or dosen’t have a crown the Dental examiner will not give points depending on the situation of the tooth.
Many candidates are eliminated based on their physical health issues which include Dental health as well. In every batch based on the fitness report, the unfit rate goes up to 45-55% making it one the most crucial aspect in the SSB recruiting process. The Medical and Dental examinations are done prior to interviews and many health issues are considered before declaring the candidate fit for interviews. The cut off mark to pass a Dental examinations is 14 Dental Points which are required after examining the candidate and these are the points which you should keep in mind before going for the Dental examination. Make sure to visit a Dentist and get your self treated before the examination.
How Dental Points are measured in SSB examination:
Note: Points are given only when the opposing teeth are in proper occlusion, if the teeth are not touching each other in posterior teeth or are in cross bite or Open bite in Anterior teeth, the points are not given to those particular teeth.
Teeth which are considered to be essential or must have are given 2 points each – Molars
Teeth which are not required for efficient function of the oral cavity are given 1 point for U/L teeth combined- Incisors, Canines and Premolars
For the front teeth –
- Incisors (4 points): 2 points for Left side Central and Lateral Incisors and 2 points for right side Central and Lateral Incisors
- Canine (2 points): 1 point for U/L Left side Canines, 1 point for U/L Right side canine
- Premolars (4 points) – 2 points for one Right side U/L Pre molars, and 2 points for Left Side U/L Premolars.
For each U/L teeth in occlusion you are given 1 point each if the corresponding or opposite teeth are present. So you will get 10 points if you have all the Upper and Lower Incisors, all 4 canines and 8 premolars. You will not be given 1 point each for any one tooth missing from either upper or lower jaw.
For the Molars, you will get 2 points each for Upper and Lower Molar, So as you have 6 molars (including Third Molars) U/L on each side, you will be getting 12 points for having all the molars. In case you are not having third molars on both sides you will be getting only 8 points.
The 1st Molar, 2nd Molar and 3rd Molars are given 2 points each if they are in correct occlusion (touching each other and able to chew with them) with the opposing teeth.
If the 3rd Molar is either impacted (partially erupted) or not well developed it is given 1 point
How are the Dental points given while examination for SSB selection:
Based on the above points allotment, if you are having all 16 teeth (including 3rd molars) in upper jaw having good opposite 16 teeth (lower jaw) in good occlusion, the points given are 20 to 22. This number changes with problems seen in any teeth.
How many minimum number of teeth should be present to qualify in SSB Defense Dental Examination?
Anterior Teeth: From the 6 anterior or front teeth 4 should be without any problem and having good opposing teeth with good occlusion
Posterior Teeth: Out of the 10 posterior teeth 6 should be without any problem and having good opposing teeth with good occlusion
Are Dental Implants given points in SSB Examination:
It is actually a confusing aspect of Dental Examination points in SSB, there are no clear points given officially. So it comes down to the examiner and how he or she considers the implant to be. Here are some points they usually consider for Dental Implants –
1. Points are considered if the Implant is properly Osseointegrated and restored with a crown in proper occlusion.
2. The location of the implant – Anterior teeth or less stress bearing areas having an Implant usually are given points. If the Dental Implant is located in the Molar or higher stress bearing areas they are properly accessed and considered whether the points should be given or not.
So the number of points required to clear the Dental examination is 14, if a candidate fails to get 14 points they are termed as medically unfit for the interview stage.
It is better to get check up done from a Dentist to determine if there are any Dental Caries or Impaction of the Wisdom teeth which need to be addressed and treated before going for the examination. Make sure that you get complete Oral prophylaxis done before the Dental examination and any missing teeth replaced as they affect the points given.
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Clips to the teeths are is considered or not allowed or rejected ? My teeth are coming out but no other problems.
Please reply
Clips to the teeths are is considered or not allowed or rejected ? My teeth are coming out but no other problems. I am preparing for cds examination..
Please reply
If you are going for the medical test and training will start before your treatment is completed it might be a problem, if the clips will be removed before the training session then it might not post much of a problem.
sir
in my lower jaw 1 molar teeth is broken so please tell me did i have any problem with that in medical?
rest all my points are okay
Not much of a problem, is it the front tooth ?
Sir pls tell me.. I hv tooth decay in more than 6 teeth and having caps on other 2 teeth… Am I still eligible for army or not
Sir,my 2 molars are extracted(1 in upper left and other 1 in lower right ) and also 2 other teeth were having small holes but I have got temporary filling in it…..So will I have 14 dental points….p.s: Currently have 30 teeth(2 extracted) and all my molars well developed.
Ps: I have permanent filling in those two teeth not temporary
My dear
I have 14 teeth in upper (jaw)and12 teeth in lower (jaw).
Then my selection will be yes or no.
And how many points my teeth.
Plz tell me sir.
2 teeth bridge in front is it create problem in medical
I am diagonosed with tumour in lower jaw( ameloblastoma). considering the worst case scenario are jaw implant : either bone graft or metal implant allowed or not
Sir
As said about good occlusio, Mine is class III Malocclusion with anterior crossbite ..
And i do have silver amalgam restorations done on my 3 molars among the 12.
Will all this make me unfit in my dental examination!!
I dont think it will be allowed, sorry.
Sir plz reply to my query too :(
Sir , my one teeth is black of cavity ,,so please tell me something about this…is it a big problem..in medical test?
If there is a cavity and you can get it treated it is the best thing to do, just a cavity is not much of a problem but why take the risk when you can get a filling done in a matter of 30 mins at the dental clinic.
Sir there are two hole in my under teeth of my mouth due to decay rest all teeths are ok so sir please tell me am i select in medical test
That wont be a problem, but getting a simple Cement restoration will fix that. So there will be nothing to worry about
Sir Misaligned teeth can cause a rejection..?
Mostly No, but if there is severe deformity (Skletal) that can be considered a problem, but in 99% of the cases it will not be any problem.
are caps on front two upper teeth allowed ,will they pose a problem?
Sir plz tell me if i will fill my teeth 8 total will it be accepted in medicals and what if i permannetly used 2 artificial teeth will it be also ok ….my ssb is around corner
Make sure you go for Tooth colored Restorations – Composite or Glass Ionomer Cements, then it wont be a problem.
Sir i have 12 dental points and is implants are allowed in army …..
Sir i have only one crooked teeth in front would it be alright for army or not?
That wouldn’t be a problem.
sir i have 28 teeth will it ok for dental.
and filling of teeth is ok for dental.
pls reply.
Yes, not a problem
Sir, I had all 4 of my 3rd molars removed. so now I have only 28 teeth.
but all my teeth are very healthy, shiny, well aligned. There are absolutely no spots or cavities in any of my teeth. but they are just 28. :( :( :(
Is it okay to clear SSB or it may cause rejection ? I have maintained a very good oral hygiene since early age but the 3rd molars didn’t have sufficient space to grow, so I had them removed as advised by dentist. :-| will I still be rejected.
Please tell me :( :( :( I am worried. . .
Hi Chetan, Wisdom teeth are not considered in most cases if they are removed. Until the teeth which are present are healthy without infection there is no need to worry.
Sir ….does artificial teeth considered as dental point in army medical,????
Sir, mere 28 teeth hai.Lakin mere teeth taidhe-medhe hai.jisse upper or niche ke jabde ache se mill nahi pate hai.kya mai medical mai reject ho jaunga.
Pls……..
Kya Saamne vale teeth nahi milte yah piche vale ?
No you do not need to worry about it
My two front teeth are root canal treated and capping..will it create any problem in medical of defence
Sir my teeth are to and fro in order will ther be any problem
Teeth crown are acceptable in medical ?
Yes, they wont be a problem
I have my 2 molars in the lower jaw removed now I am having 28 teeth.both side 1st molar in the lower jaw have filling.i have to go for implants for the restoring the 2 nd molars on the lower jaw both sides.i will be applying for specialist doctor in the Indian armed forces.should I go for implants?is it a cause for rejection?pls reply sir.thanks
It is better to go for Implants before going for selections and the missing teeth can be seen as a negative point and can give them a chance for rejection.
Thanks a lot for replying sir
So u mean to say I should get both implants of the second molar in the lower jaw?
What implant should be used ceramic or metallic?
And final question I am not getting any information about implants,in selection process implant is or not a ground for rejection??
Thanks sir
if impacted wisdom tooth is removed is removed then we will get 1 point or 0 point
Sir my one front teeth is half broken will it cause problem
It wont be affecting your points in any way.
Sir i m having filling in 3 of my lower molars and 1 is having dental carries and 3 of my upper molars are having slight dental carries. If filled will it affect my medical performance in ssb
It is best to get the teeth affected with Dental Caries filled, this will not affect your Points in any way
Sir my front teeth is extracted because i have small teeth inside it so the dental exclusion then rct and caping is it isa problem army medical exm
Sir muje open bite mila hai air force medical me remedicak hai
Open bite severe hai ya mild? Samne ke Upper and lower teeth milrahe hai yeah bahut gap hai dono ke beech mein jab close kar rahe ho??