4th BDS Prosthodontics

PROSTHODONTICS INCLUDING CROWN & BRIDGE –APRIL-2006.


Part-A

1. Discuss in various post-insertion problems in edentulous patients using complete dentures=9m
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16m; a) Various Theories of impression making of edentulous arches
b) Anterior teeth selection c) Physiologic rest position and its significance d) Articulators
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m; a) Significance of Incisive papilla b) Lingualised occlusion
c) Enumerate factors affecting balanced occlusion d) Types of Bar retained over dentures
e) Advantages of immediate complete dentures


Part-B

4. Describe in detail about the steps in preparation of tooth for receiving full metal crown=9m
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16m; a) Maxillary major connectors b) Veneering materials
c) Connectors in fixed partial dentures d) Dental model surveyor
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10m; a) Prothero’s cone theory b) Suck back porosity
c) Disadvantages of subgingival finish lines d) Solders for dental cast unit assembly
e) Tooth coloured cements for all porcelain crowns


OCT./NOV.2005 – N.R.

Part-A

1. What are the various post insertion problems in complete denture? Enumerate the reasons for it and their
management =9marks
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Tissue conditioners b) Articulators
c) Selective pressure impression technique d) Face Bow
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Retention in maxillo facial prosthesis b) Types of implants
c) Over denture d) House’s palate classification e) Christensen’s Phenomenon


Part-B

4. Define major connectors and write in detail about requirements and types of mandibular major connectors.9
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Provisional restoration b) Luting agents in F.P.D.
c) Ceramics d) Rests in R.P.D. e) Rests in R.P.D.
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Pier abutment b) Hygienic pontic c) Survey lines
d) Types of occlusion in F.P.D. e) Connector in F.P.D.


MAR/APR.2005(N.R.)

Part-A
1. Define balanced occlusion.Explain its significance.What are the factors affecting it? Explain each in detail
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Posterior palatal seal b) Dentogenic concept
c) Indications and contraindications for Relining and Rebasing d) Materials for maxillo facial prosthesis
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Posterior tooth forms b) Hinge axis
c) Factors affecting complete denture retention d) Osseo integration e) Maxillary anatomic landmarks


Part-B
4. What are the principles in tooth preparation? Explain each in detail =9marks
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Classification of Partially Edentulous Arches
b) Kelly’s combination syndrome c) Maxillary major connectors d) Physiologic impression in R.P.D.
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Casting defects b) Disadvantages of partial veneer crown
c) Reversible hydrocolloid d) Minor connectors e) Shade selection




OCTOBER, 2004.

Part-A

1. Classify Jaw Relation. Define Centric Relation. Explain its clinical significance. What are the methods for
recording centric relation? Explain one in detail =9marks
2. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Pre Prosthetic Surgery
b) Advantages and disadvantages of immediate denture c) Mental attitude of patients d) Obturators
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Parts of Implant b) Over denture
c) Final Impression materials for complete denture d) Polished surface e) Realeff Effect


Part-B

4. Define a Surveyor. Mention its parts. Explain in detail step to step procedure in Surveyling =9marks;
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =16marks; a) Pontics b) Finish Lines in F.P.D.c) Abutment selection
d) Impression materials in F.P.D.
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 =10marks; a) Tenso friction b) Retraction Cord c) Reciprocation in R.P.D.
d) Ante’s law e) Enameloplasty in R.P.D.


APRIL, 2003 (N.R.)

Part-A

1. Discuss in detail about insertion, instructions and after care of complete denture =9marks
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 a) Vestibulo plasty b) Retention in complete denture c) Trial denture
d) Inter occlusal recording media
3. Write brief answers: 5 x 2 - a) Buccal shelf area b) Dentogenic concept c) Neutral zone
d) Laboratory remounting e) Posterior palatal seal


Part-B

4. Describe the principles of abutment preparation for fixed partial denture =9marks
5. Write short notes on: 4 x 4 =a) Limitations of Kennedy’s classification of partially endentulous spaces
a) Direct-indirect retention c) Surveyor d) Die spacer
6. Write brief answers: 5 x 2 =a) Shoulder b) Fulcrum lines c) Cerestore d) Ring clasp e) Tripoding.


NEW REGULATIONS) – OCTOBER,2002.

Part-A

1. Define an impression. Discuss in detail about the most widely accepted technique of making impression in complete denture treatment =9marks
2. Write short answers on: 4 x 4 -a) Face bow b) Principles of arrangement of teeth in complete denture c) Drawbacks of Single Complete Denture d) Obturator
3. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 - a) Incisive Papilla b) Atmospheric Pressure c) Polished surface
d) Cuspless teeth e) Clinical remounting

Part-B
4. Define a removable partial denture. How do you choose a direct retainer for a removable partial denture
case.
5. Write short answers: 4 x 4 - a) Immediate Partial Denture b) Blockout procedure in Cast Partial Denture
c) Provisional restoration d) Gingival retraction
6. Write briefly on: 5 x 2 - a) Chamfer b) Ante’s law c) Dicor. d) Half & Half Clasp e) Stress breaker


20th APRIL, 2001.

Part-A

1. Define complete Denture impression. Discuss various theories of impression making =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Incisive Papilla b) Metallic denture bases c) Gothic arch tracing d) Face bow
e) Rationale of balanced occlusion f) Advantages of over dentures =6x5=30marks


Part-B

3. Discuss the principles of tooth preparation to receive artificial crown =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) U-Shaped or Horseshoe shaped major connector b) Gingival approaching clasp
c) Adhesive bridge d) Surveying tools e) Disadvantages of Ridgelo type Pontic f) Implant material=6x5


OCTOBER 2000.

Part-A

1. Define centric relation and discuss the different methods and significance of recording centric relation=10
2. Short Notes: a) Roaleff b) Selective grinding of the teeth c) Free way space d) Epulis fissuratum
e) Incisal guidance f) Selection of posterior teeth =6x5=30marks


Part-B

3. Discuss how would you achieve stress equalization in Kennedy’s class-I & Class-II situation =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Provisional restorations b) Finish lines c) RPI System d) Direct-Indirect retention
e) Swing lock dentures f) Factors influencing the retention of clasp =6x5=30marks


APRIL 2000.

Part-A

1. Define articulator. Mention the different types of articulators and discuss on semi adjustable articulator=10
2. Short Notes: a) Selective pressure impression technique b) Obturators c) Retention in complete dentures
d) Problems encountered in single denture construction e) Condoler guidance
f) Significance of recording centric relation =6x5=30marks


Part-B

1. Define fixed partial denture. Mention the different types of retainers and the criteria for the selection of the retainers. Add a note on care of the prosthesis =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Kennedy’s Classification b) Rubber base impression material c) Ossointegration
d) Surveying e) PFM (Porcelain fused to metal restoration) f) Mouth preparation in R.P.D. =6x5


20th OCTOBER, 1999.
Part-A

1. Define impression and discuss the various impression procedures in complete denture patients. And add a note on the selection of the material =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Face bow b) Balanced occlusion c) Posterior palatal seal area and post damming
d) Principles in the arrangement of teeth e) Residual ridge resorption f) Neutral zone =6x5




Part-B

3. Define major connector. Mention the different types and discuss the criteria for selection of a major connector =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) gingival retraction in F.P.D. b) Functions of minor connector c) Ante’s Law
d) Aker’s clasp e) Pontic design and selection f) Indirect retainer =6x5=30marks



19th APRIL 1999.

Part-A

1. Define centric relation. Write in detail any one method of recording Centric relation in a complete Denture
patient=10M
2. Short Notes: a) Anatomical Articulator b) Face bow c) Try in Procedure d) Non Anatomical Teeth
e) Ring clasp f) Partial Veneer Crow =6x5=30marks


Part-B

3. Discuss the principles of preparation of Abutment Teeth for Partial Veneer Crown =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Porcelain Teeth b) Vertical Dimension c) Selection of Anterior Teeth
d) Metal ceramic crown e) Dowel Crown f) Splints =6x5=30markS


20th October, 1998.

Part-A

1. What are the types of jaw relations. Write in detail about the definition and different methods of recording
vertical jaw relation =10marks
2. a) Primary stress bearing areas b) Relining & rebasing of complete denture
c) Advantages of Immediate denture d) Tissue conditioner
e) Impression procedure for distal extension PD f) Soldering, its implications & procedures


Part-B

1. Define retainer in F.P.D. Classify the retainers in FTD and describe the step by step preparation of a posterior tooth to receive a complete veneer crown =10marks
2. Short Notes: a)Disadvantages of stress breakers b) Combination clasp c) Immediate obturator
d) Gingival retraction e) Pain control in tooth preparation for retainer prosthesis
f) Double Impression technique in FPD. =6x5=30m






20th APRIL 1998.

Part-A

1. Define retention, stability and support in complete denture. Write in detail about the factors influencing retention=10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Requirements of an Articulator b) Selective compression theory c) Surgical splints
d) Significance of retromolar pad e) Direct retainers in removal partial denture
f) Instructions to patients receiving complete dentures =6x5=30marks


Part-B

3. Define indirect retainer. Describe the indications and reasons for the use of indirect retainers and its requirements=10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Pre-prosthetic surgical management in complete denture b) Functions of Occlusal rest
c) Principles of tooth preparation d) Gingival finish lines e) Axio-Proximal grooves
f) Applegate rules for Kennedy’s classification of partially edentulous arches =6x5=30marks




28th OCTOBER 1997.

Part-A

1. Define the term centric relation. Mention the significance of centric jaw relation. Enumerate the methods of
recording centric relation. Describe in detail your method of choice for recording centric jaw relation =10m
2. Short Notes: a) Controlled pressure theory of impression making b) Resilient liners c) Full veneer crown
d) Connectors in fixed partial dentures e) Altered cast technique =5x5=25marks


Part-B

1. What is direct retainer. Describe the parts of a direct retainer. What are the requirements of an ideal group clasp design =10marks
2. Short Notes: a) Saliva its role in complete dentures b) Minor connector c) Guide planes
d) Post core crowns e) Obturators f) Significance of radiographs in fixed partial dentures =6x5=30


APRIL, 1997.

Part-A

1. What is an articulator. Give the classification, functions and requirements of an atricular =10marks
2. Short Notes: a)Retention in complete dentures b)Instructions to patients receiving complete dentures-5x5
c) Path of insertion of removable partial denture d) Soldering its application and procedure
e) Orientation jaw relation


Part-B

3. List the principles of tooth preparation. Describe each with examples and illustrations =10marks
4. Short Notes: a) Clinical remount procedure b)Mouth preparations in removable partial dentures
c) Maryland bridges d) Indirect retainer e) Pascal’s law f) Stress breaker =6x5=30marks