SSB or Services selection board is an organization which selects candidates for Army, Navy and Air force recruitment based on multiple criteria giving them points by conducting. The many criteria include Medical Examination along with Dental tests and examinations along with mental, physical and intellectual evaluation to access the potential of the candidate and determine if he or she is eligible.
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.
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:
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 – Incissors (4 points), Canine (2 points) and Premolars (4 points) on each arch 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 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 with the opposing mandibular 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 teeth (lower jaw) in good occlusion, the points given are 20 to 22. This number changes with problems seen in any teeth.
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
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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Varun Pandula
I am Varun, a Dentist from Hyderabad, India trying my bit to help everyone understand Dental problems and treatments and to make Dental Education simplified for Dental Students and Dental fraternity. If you have any doubts feel free to contact me or comment in the post, thanks for visiting.
My upper jaw had too much gaps such as 1 tongue height it is easily set in my teeth it is possible to get a NDA as possible to pass the dental problem 14 points
If one has malocclusion and misaligned teeth; would that be the cause of rejection?
Also I am thinking of wearing dental braces. I am already 21 and I can only apply until the age of 25. So I guess I would be wearing retainers at that time. So will retainers be accepted?
Yes, it wont be a problem. There are no negative points for Retainers and they will not cause any problem for you in the Medical / Dental Examination.
It depends on the severity of Malocclusion, if mild malocclusion present with all the teeth intact it is usually ignored. But in case of severe malocclusion where even chewing is difficult, the points are decreased depending on the teeth which are not aligned against each other.
For Ex: -2 point in case the upper and lower molars do not touch each other in proper occlusion. -1 if the anterior teeth are not properly aligned.
I have filling in 5 of my teeth and root canal in one molar am I eligible or not
I have done filling in 5 of my teeth and root canal in 1 molar am I eligible for SSC GD medical
Yes, you will be eligible. Make sure you have a Crown placed on the root canal treated tooth before you go for the Physical.
Doctor so how many dental points I have and my total teeth is 28 I have filling in 5 teeth and root canal in 1 molar
Sir my upper two teeth touches lower four teeth and rest canine, premolars molars do not touches with upper and lower. Am I eigible for 14 dental points.
Sir I have only 28 teeth that is, 14 in upper jaw nad 14 in lower jaw. It could be the cause of rejection?
Sir mere 28 teeth hain. 14 upper jaw nd 14 in lower jaw… All are well aligned but cavity hai molar teeth mai…. It could be a cause of rejection???
No that won’t be a problem
Sir my incisors(front teeths) do not touch each other do i get rejected
Sir, I am having posterior open bite! So my premolars and molars do align but when upper incisors cover lower incisors. What would be the outcome of this? Will I get the marks for molars and premolars?
I don’t think there will be any problem
No it wont be a problem, the front teeth do not touch normal occlusion as well.
Sir i have a problem that my two upper front tooth is broken. Can i apply for indian army or there any problem in physical test. Will they reject me for the front broken tooth??
Depends on how bad the teeth are broken, if they are turning black then you need to get a Crown placed on them but if they are not broken much then you can get a simple Composite filling done. Front broken teeth can give your negative points in the Scoring.
I am not having 2 nd and 3 rd molar on both sides in the lower jaw
I am planning to go for implant of both sides for second molar
Will it be considered as negative point or xan cause for rejection??
I am not having 2 nd and 3 rd molar on both sides in the lower jaw
I am planning to go for implant of both sides for second molar
Will it be considered as negative point or xan cause for rejection??
Sir my dentist removed 1 incisor because it is blocking teeth do i get rejected in ssb medical
Sir can overjet cause rejection in SSB medicals..?
In case of Severe Overjet where the teeth are not in approximation you get negative points but I dont think that will a cause of Rejection.
Is their negative marking for gaps between teeths
My front upper gum teeth are not equal with front lower gum teeth. So am I eligible to crack navy aa aar medical test?
Yes, you are eligible that won’t be much of a problem.
Sir,my left upper second molar was extracted.
And my first left molar is in class 3 malocclusion.
And also out of 9 anteriors i have only 4 of them touching the respective lower ones. Rest 5 anteriors are slightly deviated and are not touching the respective lower ones. Also my third molars are impacted. And rest 2 molars on the right side are in good occlussion. I am frightened about it. Sir plz tell how many dental points i have.
Plz reply ..
Doctor.. I have all 16 teeth in upper but I have large gape in between my each teeth.. So it may cause any negative points or I am not eligible in dental criteria I am apply for SSB next year so… Is gape in my teeth is eligible or Can I do any treatment for that gape like fix braces on my teeth… Plz doctor Give me any suggestion for that
After my braces process, I only have 24 teeth left, will I eligible fo pass in SSB? Answer me as soon as possible because the day after tomorrow i have to go to dental clinic for removing the unnecessary teeth. Will I continue to this process or it can be the reason for me to get permanent rejection in my medical?
Yes, you can it wont be a problem
Sir, my age is 23 .. I want to join IMA.. But my left side posterior jaw misaligned with upper jaw (means all left side upper teeth overlaps side of the lower teeth) AND
I have malocclusion
one canine tooth comes forward and
one premolar tooth comes backward
So
Tel me sir AM I ELIGIBLE FOR SSB MEDICAL ?
if not what is the solution to pass medical ???
Yes, you will be eligible as you have the opposing teeth as well. Simple malocclusion will not affect the points.
Sir, i have my midline deviated slightly ,will it be a problem ?
Deviated midline wont be much of a problem. They mostly check the number of teeth and the state in which the teeth are.
Sir my left posterior jaw is misaligned with lower jaw { when occlusion all left side upper teeth overlaps side of lower teeth }
Is there rejection in SSB for this ?
If yes, what is the solution sir ?
Sir I have lower jaw both 2nd and 3rd molar removed
I am planning for implant.so I should have implant only the 2nd molars in both sides or 3 rd molar implant should be also done.is caping or crown must for teeth having filling.will the implant teeth accepted for medical in AFMS??it’s not a criteria for rejection?
Thanks
Sir I have lower jaw both 2nd and 3rd molar removed
I am planning for implant.so I should have implant only the 2nd molars in both sides or 3 rd molar implant should be also done.is caping or crown must for teeth having filling.will the implant teeth accepted for medical in AFMS??it’s not a criteria for rejection?
Thanks
Implant teeth are accepted, There is no need to get your Third molar replaced.
As for Crowns over fillings, it is only advised if the fillings are failing. If the teeth which have the fillings are sound without any new caries then there will be no need for Crowning the tooth.
Sir I have 2nd molar missing on upper jaw.
Should I go for implant or dental bridge.
Are dental bridge acceptable in ssb medicals.
Thank you
Implants are considered as regular teeth as they fuse with the bone and help is regaining normal function. So it won’t be a problem while points are given.
As for the Bridge it depends on many factors like function being restored or aesthetics
Sir among my six molar teeth four has cavity, in two of them have filling for 5 years, will I be accepted?
Its better to get all the carious teeth filled.
Sir are proclein veneers accepted in SSB….?
Hello sir most probably next ssc afms interview will be on September 2020
I need to get implants of second molar of lower jaw on both sides.they told implant can be done on one setting but crown should be placed after 4-5 months.
Pls advice me sir what to do now