PERIODONTAL LIGAMENT VIVA VOCE, MCQs & QUESTION AND ANSWERS 📌 POINTS TO PONDER 🔹Intermediate plexus (Sicher 1966): Fibers arising from cementum and bone are joined in the mid region of periodontal ligament space giving rise to a zone of distinct appearance in the light microscope. 🔹It was believed that the intermediate plexus provides a site […]
TOPIC: ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS OF MANDIBULAR ARCH 📌 LIMITING STRUCTURES Labial frenum Labial vestibule Buccal vestibule Buccal frenum Lingual frenum Alveololingual sulcus Retromolar pads Pterygomandibular raphe 📌 PRIMARY STRESS-BEARING AREA Buccal shelf area Residual alveolar ridge 📌 RELIEF AREA Mental foramen Genial tubercles
Introduction Of Gingiva In Periodontology 📌 POINTS TO PONDER 🔹The pH of the gingiva ranges from 6.5 to 8.5. 🔹Junctional epithelium and gingival fibers together form a functional unit called as dentogingival unit. 🔹Junctional epithelium is the only attachment in the body between soft tissue and a calcified tissue which is exposed to the external […]
TOPIC: ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS OF MAXILLARY ARCH 📌 LIMITING STRUCTURES OR PERIPHERAL STRUCTURES: Labial frenum Labial vestibule Buccal frenum Buccal vestibule Hamular notch Posterior palatal seal Fovea palatinae 📌 SUPPORTING STRUCTURES ✳️Primary stress-bearing area Hard palate Posterior lateral slopes of the residual alveolar ridge ✳️Secondary stress-bearing area Rugae ✳️Relief area Incisive papilla Midpalatine raphe
QUICK VIVA QUESTIONS Q1. Define matrixing.Ans. ‘Matrixing’ is the procedure by which a temporary wall is created opposite to axial walls and surrounding areas of the tooth structure that were lost during the preparation. Q2. Define matrix.Ans. ‘Matrix’ is a device used to contour a restoration by providing a temporary wall to simulate that of […]
VIVA QUESTIONS Q1. How are cements classified based on their function?Ans: Classification of Cements: Liners Bases Restorative materials Luting agents Q2. What are pulp protecting agents?Ans: ‘Pulp protecting agents’ are materials used to protect pulp from chemical, electrical, thermal, or mechanical injuries. They are cavity varnishes, liners, and bases that are used as adjuncts to the restorative […]
QUICK EXAM CRACKERS IMPORTANT COMMON TUMOURS Most common malignancy in females in the world – Breast cancer followed by lung cancer Most common malignancy in females in India – Carcinoma of uterine followed by breast cancer Most common malignancy in males – Lung cancer followed by […]
TOPIC: HEALTH EDUCATION 📌 BRIEF NOTES: 🔹Health education is a process that informs, motivates, and helps people adopt and maintain healthy practices and lifestyles. It advocates environmental changes as needed to facilitate this goal and conducts professional training and research to the same end.(NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN USA) 📍DEFINITION OF HEALTH: Health is […]
BASAL CELL CARCINOMA OTHER NAME – Rodent ulcer CLINICAL FEATURES- Basal cell carcinoma is a disease of adult whites Most prevalent in patients older than 40 years Malesare most commonly affected Incidenceof BCC is high in areas with high temperature and low humidity Site – commonly occurs cover the hair bearing areas of facial skin […]
HOW TO START YOUR CAREER IN DENTISTRY AFTER NEET-UG What is dentistry? Dentistry is actually a branch of dentistry medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and adjacent as well as associated structures. In layman term dentist are the doctors of your […]
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