Dental Points System
- Minimum 14 dental points are required.
- Each incisor, canine, first premolar, second premolar and underdeveloped third molar can count 1 point if opposite tooth is present.
- Each first molar, second molar and well-developed third molar can count 2 points in good opposition.
- All 16 upper jaw teeth in good functional opposition can produce 20 or 22 points depending on third molars.
Required Teeth in Each Jaw
| Jaw requirement | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Any 4 of 6 anteriors | Four functional anterior teeth are required. |
| Any 6 of 10 posteriors | Six functional posterior teeth are required. |
| Functional opposition | Teeth must be in good opposition for effective mastication. |
Teeth Not Counted for Points
- Unrestored caries, broken-down crowns, pulp exposure, residual root stumps and teeth with abscesses or sinuses.
- Improper, broken, discoloured or doubtful restorations, or restorations with peri-apical pathology.
- Loose teeth with demonstrable mobility.
- Periodontally splinted teeth.
- Retained deciduous teeth.
- Morphological defects compromising efficient mastication.
Dental Rejection Traps
- Poor oral hygiene with gross visible calculus, periodontal pockets or bleeding gums.
- Generalised calculus and extensive swollen/red gums with or without exudates.
- Symptomatic TMJ clicking, tenderness or dislocation.
- Mouth opening below 30 mm at incisal edges.
- Orthodontic appliances: fixed or removable appliances make the wearer unfit.
- Clinical submucous fibrosis, oral carcinoma or serious hard/soft tissue abnormalities.
Dental Implants
A single tooth implant-supported crown may be awarded points like a natural tooth if it is in functional apposition and integrity is confirmed. Maximum two dental implants are permitted. More than two implants do not add extra points and require clinical judgement.
Medical board decisions are made by Armed Forces medical specialists. This page is a structured preparation guide, not a substitute for an official medical board opinion.
FAQs
How many dental points are required in AFCAT?
Minimum 14 dental points are required.
Are braces allowed in AFCAT medical?
Fixed or removable orthodontic appliances make the candidate unfit according to the project source.
Are dental implants allowed in AFCAT?
Up to two dental implants may be permitted if clinically acceptable and in functional opposition.
Does calculus affect AFCAT medical?
Yes. Gross visible calculus and poor gum health can lead to rejection.
Is mouth opening checked?
Yes. Mouth opening below 30 mm at incisal edges is unfit.