Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

B.D.S Degree Examination –06-Nov-2023

I Year (OS, RS & RS2 Only)
II Year (RS3 Only)

Time: Three Hours Max. Marks: 70 Marks

DENTAL MATERIALS
Q.P. CODE: 1185
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat, labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAYS 2 x 10 = 20 Marks

1. Classify impression materials. Compare in detail irreversible hydrocolloids with elastomeric
impression materials.

2. Classify silver amalgam alloy powder. Describe in detail the composition and properties of silver
amalgam alloy powders. Add a note on delayed expansion.

SHORT ESSAYS 8 x 5 = 40 Marks

3. Dental implant materials.
4. Hybrid composites.
5. Tissue conditioners.
6. Phosphate bonded investment materials.
7. Base metal alloys.
8. Aluminous porcelain.
9. Types of direct filling gold.
10. Soldering and welding.

SHORT ANSWERS 5 x 2 = 10 Marks

11. Pickling procedure.
12. Tensile strength.
13. Biological requirements of dental materials.
14. Castable ceramics.
15. Cavity bases.
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