Describe various changes in oral tissues with advancing age.

1. Congenital anomalies of orofacial structures and its significance in Prosthetic

rehabilitation.
2. Discuss the neuro – muscular contribution in denture retention.
3. Discuss the prosthodontic considerations of TMJ
4. Discus the macroscopic and microscopic anatomy of the denture supporting and
limiting tissues of the mandible and the various biologic considerations to be
taken into account while making complete denture impressions.
5. Define the term Geriatrics and Gerodontology. Discuss the psychological,
Nutritional and Physiological aspects of ageing and the successful prosthodontic
management of an Edentulous Geriatric Patient.
6. Explain in detail the self protective features of human dentition
7. What considerations are of importance during prosthodontic treatments in patients
with history of chronic systemic diseases.
8. Discuss investments used with base metal alloys in Prosthodontics work.
9. Recent trends in esthetic materials used in Prosthodontics.
10. Discuss the anatomy and structure of tempro mandibular joint and its functioning
with reference to mastication.
11. Give an account of biological and psychological consideration in the use of
various types of restorations in Prosthodontics.
12. Name the muscles of mastication and write briefly on masticater
13. Name the paranasal air sinuses and discuss the nerve supply and blood supply of
maxillary sinus.
14. Name the muscles of the soft palate and write the nerve supply.
15. Describe the development of tongue
16. Write briefly on styloid process.
17. write the relations and nerve supply of submandibular salivary gland.
18. write the origin, course and relations of lingual nerve
19. Write the boundaries and contents of the posterior triangle of the neck.
20. Write briefly on extracranial course, relations and branches of facial nerve
21. Give an account of the anatomy of the temporo mandibular joint.
22. Write briefly on
1. Oral candidiasis and its management
2. Submucous fibrosis
3. Disinfection
4. Anaphylaxis
5. Superinfection
6. Immunoglobulins
7. Complement fixation test
8. Staphylococcal infections
9. Oral manifestations of syphilis
10. Purpura
23. Write briefly on
A Epidemic parotitis
b. Acute necrotizing stomatitis and its management
c. Chemical mediators of inflammation
 d. Microscopic picture of pleomorphic adenoma
e. Giant cells
f. Pyogenic granuloma
g. Merits and demerits of corticosteroid therapy
h. Leukemia
i. Odontogenic cysts
j. Vitamin D deficiency
25. Give a short account of the applied anatomy of the temporomandibular joint.
26. Trace the pathway of pain impulses from the maxillary third molar teeth to the
cerebrum.
27. Write briefly on the arterial supply of the oral cavity.
28. Give an outline of the lymphatic drainage of the tongue and mention its applied
importance
29. Describe in short the growth of maxilla
30. Write a shortnote on chromosomes of man
31. Describe briefly the venous drainage of face.
32. Give with the aid of diagrams the microscopic structure of skeletal muscle.
33. Describe in brief the carotid triangle.
34. Describe the lateral wall of the nasal cavity.
35. Describe the structure of a cell
36. Describe bundle bone
37. Describe mucous membrane of hard palate
38. Describe the morphology of the gingiva
39. Describe cellular cementum
40. Describe stratified squamous epithelium
41. Describe secondary dentine
42 Describe a taste bud
43. Describe dental lamina
44. Describe cells of periodontal ligament.
45. Describe the pharyngeal phase of designing
46. What are functions of saliva
47. How are lipids absorbed in the intestine
48. How is urea formed in the body. What is the significance of a raised blood level.
49. What are different fluid compartments of the body. List the mechanisms by which
exchange of water ad solutes take place between these compartments.
50. What are blood groups. What is their importance.
51. How is lymph formed. What are its functions.
52. What are the mechanisms of Hemostasis.
53. What is meant by peripheral resistance. Where is it located. What is its net control.
54. What are the factors which influence venous return.
55. What are the mechanisms by which carbon dioxide controls respiration.
56. Name and explain briefly the different types of hypoxide.
57. What are the junctions of the distal convoluted tubule.
58. What is juxta glomerular apparatus. What is its role in the body.
59. What are the mechanisms by which the hypothalamus controls the P
60. List the thyroid function tests
61. What are the mechanisms by which insulin reduced the blood sugar level.
62. How is milk ejected from the mammary glands?
63. What are the major areas of the frontal lobe of the cerebral cortex? Mention the
junctions of each area.
64. Trace the pathways of taste.
65. Describe shock? What are the types of shocks?
66. Explain the terms ischemia, clot, hemorrhage, petechiae and ecchymosis.
67. definite hyperplasia, hypoplasia and aplasia. Give examples of each condition.
68. Define degeneration. How is it recognized microscopically?
69. Differentiae between pulp and gum polyp. What are the conditions suitable for the
formation of pulp polyp.
70. Enumerate the anomalies of dentition.
71 Describe in brief the biochemical mediators of inflammation
72. Define sinus, fistula, phelgmon.
73. Explain the terms – antigen, hapten, antibody.
74. What is meant by anaemia? Give causes of anaemia.
75. Sublingual route of administration.
76. Nerve block anaesthesia.
77. Rationale of combination of local anaesthetic with Adrenaline.
78. Dextroprophoxyphene.
79. Aspirin – Pharmacologicla action
80. Heparin
81. Dapsone
82. Erythromycon.
83. Cyanccobalamin
84. Adverse effects of corticosteroids.
85. Given an account of the applied anatomy of the deep cervical fascia.
86. What is carotid sheet? Give an account of its relations and contents.
87. Write on Sternocleidomastoid muscle.
88. Write briefly on cavernous sinus and give the applied anatomy
89. Write briefly on origin, course, relations and branches of external carotid artery.
90. Describe the nerve supply and applied anatomy of the parotid gland.
91. Write briefly on auriculotemporal nerve.
92. Name the muscles of the tongue and describe the nerve supply
93. Write briefly on sex chromosomes.
94. Describe the course, relations and branches of the inferior alveolar nerve.
95. Describe the development of mandible.
96. Write on Myoepithelial cells
97. Describe the functions of periodontal ligaments and define epithelial attachment
98. Describe the histologic picture of papillae of tongue
99. Describe the regressive chances in dental pulp
100. Describe in detail the different mandibular movements.
101. Describe stylomandibualr and sphenomandibualr ligaments.
102. Discuss the differences between the primary and permanent teeth
103. Give a detailed description of the maxillary first molar.
104. Write on cleftlip.
 105. Given a brief account of external jugular vein.
106. Give a brief account of the supra-clavicular part of brachial plexus.
107. Give the extracranial course of facial nerve.
108. Give a brief account of the temperomandibular joint.
109. Briefly describe the development of palate mentioning the congenital
abnormalities.
110. Write briefly the microscopic structure of bone.
111. Give a brief account of the auditory tube
112. Given a brief account of the karyotyping of the chromosome.
113. Give a brief account of the muscles of the tongue.
114. Give the anatomy and clinical importance of mastoid air sinsus.
115. Write briefly on the hyoid bone.
116. Discuss the flexors of the neck.
117. Write briefly on the laryngeal nerves.
118. Describe the microscopic structure, development and blood supply of the
hypophysis cerebri
119. Write briefly on the carotid sheath.
120. Write briefly on the microscopic structure of tooth including ultrastructure.
121. Discuss the movements of the temporo mandibular joint.
122. Write briefly on human chromosomes.
123. Give the origin and course of middle meningeal artery
124. Give a brief account of scelenus anterior muscle.
125. Give a brief account of internal jugular vein.
126. Give a brief account of lateral pterygoid muscle.
127. Give the microscopic anatomy of thyroid gland
128. Give the formation and branches of ansa cervicalis.
129. Give a brief account of Orbicularis occuli muscle.
130. Give the blood supply and development of thyroid gland.
131. Give the course, termination and surface marking of parotid duct.
132. Write a brief account of karyctyoung of the chromosomes.
133. Name and locate the principal fibers of the normal periodontal ligament.
134. Write briefly the origin of the cementum.
135. Describe Meckle’s cartilage.
136. Describe the calcification of enamel.
137. What factors influence bone growth of the jaws.
138. Discuss in detail about anatomy and physiology of temperomandibular joint.
139. Describe the functional anatomy and biomechanics of the
temporomandibular joint.
140. Discuss “Nutrition” for Elderly patients who need prosthodontic services.
141. Discuss muscles of mastication and their functions inrelation to mandibular
movements.

Short Essay:
1. Prosthodontic considerations of temporomandibular joint.
2. Psychological considerations for successful management of a complete denture
patient
3. Disinfection of impressions –Importance and methods of achieving the same.
4. Management of case with burning mouth syndrome in elderly patient
5. Importance of radiographs in Prosthodontics
6. How will minimize residual ridge resorption by comprehensive treatment plan in
complete denture patients?
7. Nutritional factors in completely edentulous patient
8. Titanium
9. Shock
10. Muscles of mastication
11. Disinfection of rubber impression materials
12. Physiology of bone
13. Hard and soft palate
14. Hyoid muscles
15. Anaerobic glycolysis
16. Dental Caries
17. Vitamin C.