TOPIC: COMMON VIVA QUESTION Q25. Define impression? Ans. A negative likeness or copy in reverse of the surface of an object; an imprint of the teeth and adjacent structures for use in dentistry. Q26. Define a dental impression? Ans. A negative imprint of an oral structure used to produce a positive replica of the structure […]
TOPIC: COMMON VIVA QUESTION Q1. What is prosthodontics? Ans. Prosthodontics is a branch of dentistry pertaining to the diagnosis, treatment planning, rehabilitation and maintenance of the oral function, comfort, appearance and health of the patient with clinical conditions associated with missing or deficient teeth and or maxillofacial tissues using biocompatible substitutes. Q2. What is a […]
IMPORTANT VIVA QUESTIONS 📌 INSTRUMENTS Q1. What is a plastic instrument? Ans. Plastic Instruments is an instrument used for carrying the cement in a plastic stage application into the cavity. It has two ends, a flat end to carry the cement and a round end for condensing the cement onto the cavity. Q2. What are […]
IMPORTANT VIVA QUESTIONS CONTD. 📌 INSTRUMENTS: Q1. What is G.V Black’s Classification? Ans: This classification is based on the use of the instruments: 1) Cutting instruments (A) Hand – Chisel – Excavator – Hatchets – […]
TOPIC: GROWTH SPURT 📌 KEY POINTS: Growth does not take place uniformly at all times. This period when a sudden acceleration of growth occurs and this sudden increase in growth is termed ‘Growth Spurts’. Timings of growth spurts differs in boys and girls
INTENSIFYING SCREEN 1) DEFINTIONS: It is a device that transfers X-ray energy into visible light; the visible light, in turn exposes the screen film. These screens intensify the effect of X-rays on the film, thus less radiation required to expose a screen film, thus […]
IMPORTANT VIVA QUESTIONS CONTD… Q1. What is meant by establishing outline form? Ans: Establishing outline form means: Placing the preparation margins in the positions they will occupy in the final preparation for finishing enamel walls and margins Preparing an initial depth of 0.2-0.8mm pulpally of the DEJ Q2. What are the factors determining the outline […]
IMPORTANT VIVA QUESTION AND ANSWERS Q1. Define operative dentistry? Ans: Operative dentistry is the art and science of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of teeth that do not require full coverage restoration for correction. such treatment should result in the restoration of proper tooth form, function and esthetics while maintaining the physiologic integrity of teeth in harmonious […]
TOPIC: JACKSON’S TRIAD 📌 KEY POINTS: The aims and the objectives of orthodontics have been summarized by Jackson as Jackson’s triad. The three main objectives of orthodontic treatment are: Functional efficiency Structural balance Esthetic harmony
ANATOMICAL LANDMARKS ON PANORAMIC RADIOGRAPHY ** Enumerate all Radiolucent anatomical landmarks visible on a panoramic radiograph 📌 Bony landmarks of the maxilla and surrounding structures: External auditory meatus (external acoustic meatus) Pterygomaxillary fissure Infraorbital foramen Orbit Incisive canal (Nasopalatine canal) Incisive foramen (Nasopalatine foramen) Nasal cavity Maxillary sinus and floor of the maxillary sinus
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