4th BDS periodontics

PERIODONTIA - APRIL-2006 (N.R.)

Part-A
1. Classify periodontal pockets. Describe the clinical and microscopic features of pocket=9m
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16m; a) Periodontal manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
b) Osseous Defects c) Wasting diseases of Teeth d) Herpetic Gingio Stomatitis
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m; a) Pregnancy Gingivitis b) Supracontacts c) Lamina dura
d) Neutrophil e) Stillmans cleft
Part-B
4. Classify bone replacement grafts and describe the merits and demerits of each type=9m
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16m; a) Periodontal probes b) Local drug delivery systems
c) Supportive periodontal therapy d) Root surface Bio-modification
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m; a) Dental Floss b) Gracy currets c) Root resection
d) Biological Width e) Desensitizing Agents



OCT./NOV.2005 (N.R.)

Part-A
1. Define and classify microbial plaque. Discuss the role of microbial plaque in the etiology of gingival and
periodontal disease =9m
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Methods of collection of Gingival Crevicular fluid (G.C.F.)
b) Dental Floss and technique of flossing c) Area specific curettes
d) Guided Tissue Regeneration (G.T.R.)
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 –10marks; a) Causes and measurement of tooth mobility
b) Classification of periodontal splints c) Adverse effects of chlorhexidine mouthwash
d) Cytokines e) Necrotizing ulcerative periodontitis (N.U.P.)
Part-B
4. Enumerate the principle groups of periodontal ligament fibres. Add a note on its cellular elements and
functions of periodontal ligament =9marks
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Ultrasonics in periodontics b) Coronoplasty
c) Periodontal therapy for pregnant patients d) Local drug delivery system
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =a) Trans-gingival probing b) Porphyromonas gingivalis c) Frenectomy
d) Reverse architecture e) Periodontal disease activity









MAR/APR.2005


Part-A

1. Define osseous surgery. Discuss various osseous grafting procedures=9marks
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16M; a) D.N.A.Probe b) Excisional New Attachment Procedure (ENAP)
c) Localized Aggressive Periodonititis d) Diabetes and Periodontal health
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Finger rest b) Osseo-integration
c) Classification and diagnosis of Trauma From Occlusion (T.F.O.) d) Angiogranuloma
e) Cemento-enamel junction
Part-B
4. Classify gingival enlargement. Discuss the Histopathology and clinical features of drug induced gingival
enlargement (DIGO) =9marks
5. Write short notes on:4 x 4 =16marks; a) Papilla preservation Flap b) Phase-I therapy
c) Antibiotic prophylaxis for the medically compromised patients d) Periodontal dressing
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Long Junctional epithelium b) Periotemp c) Tension test
d) Classification of Furcation involvement e) Gingival ‘Col’




OCTOBER, 2004.


Part-A
1. Define and classify Periodontial Flap. Discuss the modified Widman Flap in detail =9marks
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Dento-Gingival Junction b) Hemisection
c) Tooth Brush d) Tetracyclines in Periodontics
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Root conditioning b) Acellular Cementum
c) Lamina dura d) Classification of periodontal pockets e) Actinobacillus actinomycetemeomitans
Part-B
4. Define prognosis. Discuss the various factors you consider to assess the prognosis of periodontally involved
teeth.=9marks
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Dental implants b) Specific and Non-specific plaque
c) Acute pericoronitis d) Free gingival grafts
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Incidence and Prevalence b) Supra contacts
c) Prostaglandins d) Dentifrice e) Stages of Gingivitis








APRIL, 2003 (NEW REGULATIONS)


Part-A
1. Define and classify dental plaque. Write in detail about its composition and ill effects =9marks
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks
a) Composition of gingival crevicular fluid b) Define and classify chronic desquamative gingivitis lesions
c) Complement system d) Halitosis
3. Write briefly on; 5 x 2 =10m a) Classify gingival recession b) Age changes in the periodontium
c) Frenectomy and frenotomy d) Mast cell e) Indications for gingivectomy
Part-B
4. Define Diagnosis. Describe the various microbiologic investigations used in periodontal diagnosis. Add a
note on the limitations of radiographs in periodontal diagnosis. =9marks
5. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16marks
a) Drug induced gingival enlargement
b) Define and classify furcation involvements. Ennumerate the treatment of grade III involvement.
c) Classify bone graft materials. d) Role of tetracyclines in periodontal therapy
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 a) Periodontal dressings b) Supra contacts c) Steps in resective osseous surgery
d) Stabilization of periodontal instruments e) Dental floss



OCTOBER, 2002


Part-A
1. Define Periodontal ligament. Describe its microscopic features. Add a note on its functions =9marks
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 =16m a) Junctional Epithelium b) Concepts of Occlusion
c) Root surface changes in Periodontal Pocket
d) Clinical Radiographic features of Localized Juvenile Peridonitis
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m a) A.D.A. specifications of a tooth brush b) Define and classify Splints c) Refractory Periodontitis d) Fenestrations and Dehiscence e) Etiology of Gingival Recession
Part-B
4. Define and classify flaps. Describe in detail the modified Widman Flap Technique =9marks
5. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 a) Oral manifestations of H.I.V.infections b) Acquaired Pellicle
c) Maintenance Phase d) Theories aof Calculus formation
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2=10m a) Specific Plaque Hypothesis
b) Enumerate the bone destructive patterns in Periodontal disease
z c) D.N.A.probes d) Indications for Coronoplasty e) Periodontal Abscess



9th APRIL 2001.

Part-A
1. Define Dental Epidemiology & write in detail about the indices used in assessing Gingival inflammation
2. Short Notes: a) Sub Gingival Calculus b) Still man’s CEFT c) Pregnancy Gingivitis
d) Hydroxy Appetite e) Sulcular Epithelium f) Disclosing solution 6x5=30
Part-B
3. Define Gingival Bleeding. Write about causes and management of Gingiva Bleeding –10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Hail Toss’s b) Tunnelling c) Gingivoplasty d) Dental Floss e) Vitamin C
f) Periodontal disease index =6x5=30marks




OCTOBER, 2000.

Part-A
1. Describe the structure and functions of Periodontal Ligament =10marks
2. Short notes: a) Aging of Periodontium b) Coronoplasty c) Attrition
d) Dilantin sodium induced Hyperplasia e) Class-II Furcation f) Periodontal Abscess =6x5=30m
Part-B
3. Describe in detail the Etiology, clinical features of Acute Necrotising Ulcerating Gingivitis and its treatment=10m
4. Short Notes: a) Juvenile Periodontitis b) Osseious Integration c) Coronally Repositioned Flap
d) Gingivectomy e) Periodontal Pocket f) Desquamative Gingivitis =6x5=30mark



APRIL, 2000.

Part-A
1. Describe the etiology, clinical features and differential diagnosis of acute Herpetoc gomgova stomatitis.10
2. Short Notes: a) Attachment of Calculus b) Pregnancy Gingivitis c) Localised Juvenile Periodontitis
d) Physical functions of Periodontal Ligament e) Materia Alba f) Fenestration =6x5=30marks
Part-B
3. Define curettage and describe the indications and technique of subgingival curettage =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Management of Operative Bleeding b) Diabetes mellitus and Periodontal disease
c) Vestibuloplasty d) Dentrifice e) Root treatment f) New attachment =6x5=30marks



8th OCTOBER, 1999.

Part-A
1. Define Gingiva. Describe the Morphological Histological and functional features of normal Gingiva. Add a note on the role of epithelial attachment in periodontal disease =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Leukemic Gingival Enlargement b) High Frenal Attachment c) Bruxism
d) HIV Periodontitis e) Angular bone defect f) Mast cell =6x5=30marks
Part-B
1. Define Prognosis. Write in detail the procedures adopted to assess the prognosis for periodontal treatment
=10m
2. Short Notes: a) Kirkland knife b) Dental Floss c) Gingivoplasty d) Oseeous Coagulam
e) Food Impaction f) Hemisection =6x5=30marks





10th APRIL, 1999.

Part-A
1. Describe the concept of Physiological tissue form as an essential aspect of periodontal surgery =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Intra Bony defects b) Night guard c) Radisection d) HIV associated Periodontitis
e) Periodontal abscess f) Angular Bone defect =6x5=30marks
Part-B
3. Classify Periodontal instruments and describe any one of them in detail =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Pericoronitis b) Splinting c) Suiture materials used in Periodontal surgery
d) Lymphocyte e) Herpatic Gingi vostomatitis f) Polishing Instruments =6x5=30m




OCTOBER, 1998.

Part-A
1. Define Periodontal Pocket. Classify periodontal pocket. Discuss the pathogenesis and contents of periodontal pocket =10marks
2. Short notes: a) Ideal tooth brush b) Gingival recession c) Desquamative gingivitis d) Dentrifrics
e) Bruxism f) Furcation involvement =6x5=30marks
Part-B
3. Describe the etiology, clinical features and treatment of acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Resective Osseous surgery b) Coronoplasty c) Nabers probe d) Food impaction
e) Tests for AIDS f) Attachment of Calculus =6x5=30marks





APRIL, 1998.
Part-A
1. Define Gingiva. Describe its macroscopic & microscopic appearance and functions. Add a note on importance of Gingival Fluid =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Ultrasonics b) Importance of Radiographs in Periodontics c) Overall prognosis
d) Halitosis e) Non Bone graft materials f) Periodontal pack =6x5=30marks
Part-B
3. Describe the general principles you follow during oral prophylaxis =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Cemento Enamel Junction relationships b) Subgingival plaque c) Periodontal abscess
d) Apthous ulcer e) Microorganisms in Juvenile periodontitis f) Vestibuloplasty =6x5=30marks







10th OCTOBER, 1997.


Part-A
1. Define Periodontal Pocket. Describe its classification, histopathology, pathogenesis and sequelae =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Drug induced Gingival enlargements b) Arthus Reaction c) Pericoronitis
d) Enzymes in Gingiva e) Management of localized gingival bleeding =6x5=30marks
Part-B
3. Periodontal Health for all by 2000 AD. What do you understand by this statement. How are you going to implement it by systematic manner =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Prenectomy b) Differences between supra and subgingival calculus c) CPITN d) Biopsy
e) Treatment of ANUG f) Wasting diseases of Teeth =6x5=30marks






APRIL, 1997.
Part-A
1. Describe in detail the role of Alveolar Bone in health and periodontal disease =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Burixsm b) Halitosis c) Retrograde Periodontitis d) ENAP e) Dehiscence
Part-B
3. Define prognosis. Describe in detail the various factors you consider to assess the prognosis =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Theories of calculus formation b) Tooth Morbidity c) Periodontal probes
d) Gingival Abscess e) Russell’s index f) Oral lesions in Diabetes Mellitus =6x5=30mar