– Conceptual + viva-ready – I. Introduction to Dental Pulp 🔸Soft connective tissue in the center of the tooth 🔸Located in pulp chamber (crown) and root canal 🔸Embryological origin: Central cells of dental papilla 🔸Functions: Nutritive, Sensory, Formative, Defensive, Reparative 🔸Contains nerves, blood vessels, lymphatics & connective tissue
 🌟 PERIO-ENDO RELATIONSHIP 📌 POINTS TO PONDER 🔹Periodontal probing, pulp vitality test and radiographs are the cornerstones for diagnosis and classifying endo-perio lesions. 🔹When fistula with gutta percha point is traced to radiograph apex, then endodontic etiology can be considered. 🔹When fistula with gutta percha point is traced to midroot, then periodontal etiology/ pulpal necrosis […]
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 […]
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 – […]
IMPORTANT VIVA QUESTIONS CONTD… Q1. What is meant by establishing outline form? Ans:Â 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:Â 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 […]
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