The West Bengal University of Health Sciences

MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)

Examination, 2017

Paper : I
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

Essays (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

1. Describe congenital anomalies of oro-facial structure and its

significance in prosthetic rehabilitation.

2. Discuss nutrition for elderly patients who needs

Prosthodontic services.

3. Write Short notes on the following : (5

x 6m = 30 marks)

a) Physiology of Bone
b) Cross infection control in Prosthodontics
c) Psychological considerations for successful
management of complete denture patients
d) Casting defects
e) Colour and its role on Prosthodontics.

4. Answer briefly on the following : (4 x 71/2

= 30 marks)
a) Repair and healing of bone
b) Luting cements used in Prosthodontics
c) Viral infections of oral cavity
d) Factors affecting alveolar bone resorption
 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : I
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

Essays (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

1. Discuss in detail recent advances in dental ceramics.

2. Write about physiology of salivary glands. Add a note on

importance of saliva in Prosthodontic rehabilitation.

3. Write Short notes on the following : (5

x 6m = 30 marks)

a) Origin and supply of facial nerve

b) Bone substitutes in Prosthodontics
c) Management of diabetic patient in Prosthodontic clinic
d) Biomechanical mediators of inflammation
e) Die materials

4. Answer briefly on the following : (4 x 71/2

= 30 marks)
a) Phases of deglutition
b) Blood picture of iron deficiency anemia
c) Histology of oral mucosa
d) Local anaesthesia in prosthodontics
 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : II
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

Essays (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

1. Phonetics in complete denture.

2. Role of Precision attachments in treatment of partially

edentulous arches.

3. Write Short notes on the following : (5

x 6m = 30 marks)

a) Management of flabby tissues

b) Armanis classification
c) Indirect retention
d) Clinical evaluation of osseointegration
e) Blockout procedures in RPD

4. Answer briefly on the following : (4 x 71/2 =

30 marks)
a) Materials used in maxillofacial prosthodontics
b) Burning mouth syndrome
c) Factors controlling balanced occlusion
d) Posterior tooth forms
 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : II
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

Essays (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

1. Critical evaluation of impression procedures for completely

edentulous patients.

2. Special impression techniques in distal extension partial

dentures.

3. Write Short notes on the following : (5

x 6m = 30 marks)

a) Rest position of mandible and its significance

b) Hinge axis
c) Articulators
d) Tissue conditioners and resilient liners in complete
denture
e) Radicular crowns

4. Answer briefly on the following : (4 x 71/2 =

30 marks)
a) Role of implants in maxillofacial prosthesis
b) Post insertion complaints in a complete denture
patients
c) Designs of stoppers and spacers
d) Limitations of Kennedys classifications
 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : III
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

Essays (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

1. Discuss and critically evaluate various methods of gingival

retraction.

2. Management of endodontically treated teeth.

3. Write Short notes on the following : (5

x 6m = 30 marks)

a) Hobos concept of occlusion

b) Biological width and its importance in FPD
c) Working casts and dies
d) Role of splint therapy TMDS
e) Role of radiography in FPD

4. Answer briefly on the following : (4 x 71/2 =

30 marks)
a) Factors affecting retention in FPD
b) Role of articulators in fixed prosthodontics
c) Interdisciplinary approach in FPD preparation
d) Implant impressions
 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : III
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

Essays (2 x 20 = 40 marks)

1. How to maintain longitivity of vital abutment.

2. Critical evaluation of luting agents used in fpd.

3. Write Short notes on the following : (5

x 6m = 30 marks)

a) Functional generated pathway

b) Diagnostic methods in TMDS
c) Esthetic bridges
d) Classification of pontics
e) Concepts of occlusion in FPD

4. Answer briefly on the following : (4 x

71/2 = 30 marks)

a) Fixed movable bridges

b) Connectors in FPD
c) Gingival perspective in smile analysis
d) Managing malposed implants
 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : IV
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

1. Write an essay on : 1
x 100

a) Prosthodontic management of TMDS

OR

b) Implant failures and their management

 The West Bengal University of Health Sciences
MDS (Prosthodontics and Crown & Bridge)
Examination, 2017

Paper : IV
Full marks : 100
Time : 3
hours

Attempt all questions

1. Write an essay on : 1
x 100

a) Esthetics in Prosthodontics

(OR)

b) Discuss philosophies and practice of Preventive

Prosthodontics