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.
what if I am having proclined lateral incisors
Do I need to get it treated ?
Yes, you need to get it corrected if the Proclination is causing problem in proper Occlusion. Without proper occlusion the points will be deducted.
If you are able to identify a tooth with any problem, it is best to get it fixed before appearing for the Medical’s. A point will be detected for the problematic tooth, why give them a chance to reduce your points.
Sir I have 6 molars but they are not in proper occlusion will i get rejection
What do you mean by not in proper occlusion ??
The upper molar is not aligned with the lower one
impacted canine teeth fit or not sir i hv two upr impacted canine
You will be loosing on points due to lack of Canines, better get those fixed either by Orthodontic treatment or Extracted. As Impacted Canines will be considered a problem in SSB.
I have a crossbite of the left canine but all other teeth have perfect occlusion. Will this cause rejection for flying?
Sir I have an abrupt eruption on my right canine .I.e I have TO canines … so do I need any braces or should I pluck it out ??.. but its roots are too deep ….!!
My teeth upper are gap 3
And my lower one teeth is death but this death teeth is not breakout, still his not missing..
Sir my problem is fit or unfit
It might be an issue in the test, the spaces if not affecting the occlusion it will not be a problem but the Dead or Non Vital tooth should be treated with Root Canal and a Crown placed to not get a negative point.
If it is a supernumerary tooth it has to be removed, but in some cases the Decidious or Milk tooth (Canine) will be present and the permanent Canine can be Impacted. So if the Permanent canine is impacted it is best to go for braces and pull it back into position and not remove it. Did you get an OPG or X-Ray done to determine which tooth it is ?
It might lead to you getting 1 or 2 lesser points in the score, Do get it checked by a Dentist to know if there is anyother issue. In most of the cases where Canine is in Crossbite there can be Deep bite as well.
I had my 1st molar removed and now my dentist says that I don’t have to implant a new one and can use braces to bring them closer to align them with the 2nd molar of my lower jaw with the 1st molar of the upper
Will they give me point for this
*I have 3rd molar for my lower jaw but not in the upper jaw
Will the space be closed or the space will be left and only Alignment be done there?
It is quite time taking to move a molar from its position.
Hello sir, i have missing laterals on upper jaw on both sides. This particular condition, also known as hypnodontia. Can this cause rejection in SSB?
I have a lower 3rd molar impacted and other three 3rd molars are partially erupted..how much mark i will get and would it be enough to clear the examination sir
If all your other teeth are in proper shape and position, then impacted third molars will not be a problem.
Sir I got 4 premolars removed (2 from upper jaw,2 from lower) for braces treatment will i face problems during medical test
Dental florices ka B S F Me point banta h kya
i have open bite problem . How much number it will reduce.
It will take anywhere between 12 months to 18 months with Braces or Aligners which ever suites your case best.
Sir mera ??? ka ek dant tuta huaa h medical qualify ke liye mai Karu
Sir I have not 2 pre molars in upper jaw due to braces treatment.
And I have not 1 molar in lower jaw.
My dentist said that on the place of molar he will implant a new teeth.
And space of pre molar is filled from one side and there is left space in other side.
Without 2 premolar am I fit for cpo medical exam??
And my two molar are not in good functional opposition..
Should I have to implant a tooth on the left space of pre molar??
If you get your Molar tooth replaces with an Implant you will be meeting the required criteria for selection. But if you do not have the molar replaced you will be loosing 2 more points than you already have lost due to removal of the pre molars.
Aap, daant ko replace ya repair kar sakthe hai. Agar bas toota hai tho Composite Filling se repair kar sakte hai agar zyada damage ho gaya hai tho usko Root canal treatment aur Crown laganeki zaroorat padegi. Ais akarne se points nahi cut honge varna 2 points minus hone ke chances hai
Agar bas upar se (Colour) damage hai tho zyada kuch problem nahi hoga. Lekin agar daanth toote hai aur damage hue hai tho points jaane ka chances hai.
You will be loosing 2 points as, one upper and corresponding lower Premolar has 1 point.
sir i removed 2 molars from left side and right lower molar is damaged and my last molar on left is partially erupted do i fail to get 14 points
I have 5teeth missing lover jaw I have 2molars missing and 4teeth have filling and upper jaw have 3missing right side one molar and 1premolar and left 1premolar and 2teeth have filling did I face any problem in ssb medical
Having good functional fillings is usually not a problem and will not affect the Points, but the missing teeth can affect the points.
You will be loosing points for the missing teeth but try to get the damaged Lower molar fixed with a Root Canal treatment and crown. If there is a possibility of replacing the missing teeth you will not be loosing those points as well.
Sir i did bridge on my teeth am i fit in assam rifles?
Yes, if the Bridge is properly done and in occlusion with the opposite tooth restoring the function.
Sir I have 30 teeth overall and in the lower jaw of right side one molar teeth and one pre molar teeth in a row had been extracted because of accident. I am Fit or unfit plzzz tell me
You can get it corrected by getting the teeth replaced, but if you want to let it be as it is you will loosing 3 points (2 for Molar and 1 for Premolar) considering all the other teeth are in proper occlusion.
Sir, I’ve all 32 teeth , but I’ve a problem of open bite and underbite class 3 will i be unfit? I’ve spoken to an orthodontist for surgery but if it left marks on my chin area then will i become unfit?
Open bite and underbite need to be addressed before you go for the Medical test as they can directly fail you in the medical citing these.
Hello Sir i have one missing front tooth,will i get rejected for medical test
There are chances that you might, it will be best to get it replaced and then appear which will not give the examiner a chance to reject you.
Sir I have cavity in one lower molar how can it corrected for clear medical
You can just get is filled by a Restorative material like – GIC or Composite (tooth colored).
Sir my upper tooth and lower tooth aren’t inclined ….will that be an issue?
I have RC in two teeth one is premolar and one is molar . Do i need a capping on it for ssb medicals . Is jt necessary to have a cap on RC done tooth ???
sir i have overbite will that cause rejection
Yes it might be an issue depending on the grade of Overbite.
Yes Capping is a must mainly on posterior teeth.
sir i have exact 14 dental points but i have two root canal treatments in my two molars and third one is implanted, so am i still fit???
If you have a Crown on the Root Canal Treated Tooth and if time permits get the Impacted tooth extracted so you can easily clear the Points and they wont be getting a chance to reject you.