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REFERENCE: TEXTBOOK OF PROSTHODONTICS- V RANGARAJAN. TV

PADMANABHAN
COMPLETE DENTURE
CHAPTER 1: CD – INTRODUCTION

ESSAY
SHORT NOTE
1. Nutrition guidelines for prosthetic patients. ( FEB 2005 )
2. Effect of aging in completely edentulous patient. ( FEB 2005 )
3. Residual ridge resorption. ( FEB 2010, AUG 2010 )

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SHORT NOTE - 3

CHAPTER 2: CD - DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

ESSAY
Nil

SHORT NOTE
1. Muscles mastication and facial expression. ( OCT 2003 )
2. Treatment of abused tissues. ( AUG 2004 )
3. Muscles of the soft palate. ( APR 2004 )
4. Importance of counselling for a complete denture wearer. ( AUG 2004 )
5. Residual ridge. ( APR 2005, FEB 2006 )
6. House’s classification. ( FEB 2006 )
7. Mental attitudes of patients. ( FEB 2012 )
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SHORT NOTE – 6

CHAPTER 3. CD – MOUTH PREPARATION

ESSAY:
1. Discuss mouth preparation of complete denture (AUG 2005)(AUG 2015)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Denture stomatitis(APR 2003)(AUG 2009)(AUG 2012)(AUG 2015)
2. Abrasives(AUG 2005)
3. Pre prosthetic surgery(FEB 2008)(FEB 2016)
4. Denture Hyperplasia (FEB 2009)
5. Flabby alveolar ridge (FEB 2015)
6. Direct sequale in wearing CD (AUG 2016)
7. Management of flabby ridges(FEB 2019)
8. Gag reflex (AUG 2019)

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SHORT NOTES: 8

CHAPTER 4. CD – IMPRESSION AND CASTS

ESSAY:
1. Mention the importance of posterior palatal seal in complete denture. Describe in detail
the anatomic location and the methods of recording the same. ( FEB 2006)
2. Define posterior palatal seal. Discuss in detail, its boundaries ,and methods of recording
it for complete denture patient (FEB 2006)
3. Discuss the anatomical land marks of maxillary and mandibular arches (FEB 2006)(FEB
2011)
4. Give a short summary of the applied anatomy regarding dental foundation area for a
complete denture.(FEB 2005)
5. Describe in detail about the various factors that are responsible for retention and stability
of complete denture. (AUG 2005)
6. Define and discuss various impression theories and techniques in Complete Denture
Fabrication.(AUG 2006)
7. Mention the objectives of impression making and discuss the procedure merits and
demerits of different impression techniques for a complete partial patient (FEB 2007)
8. Define retention, stability and support. Write in detail about the factors influencing the
retention, stability and support in complete denture (AUG2008) (FEB 2016)
9. Define impressions in complete dentures. Write in detail the principles,
objectives and theories of impressions (FEB 2010)
10. Define complete denture impression. Write in detail the principles of impression making.
Justify the method you select in complete denture impression(AUG 2017)
11. Discuss the importance and methods of recording posterior palatal seal area. (FEB 2019)
12. Discuss the different anatomical landmarks in the Maxilla(AUG 2019)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Selective pressure technique (APR 2001)(AUG 2010)(AUG 2012)(FEB 2013) (AUG
2013)(AUG 2015)(FEB 2018)
2. Posterior palatal seal(NOV 2001)(SEP 2002) (APR 2004) (AUG2005)(FEB 2007)(AUG
2008) (FEB 2017)
3. Maxillary tuberocity (SEP 2002)
4. Impression technique for a flabby ridge( APR 2003)
5. Alveolingual sulcus(OCT 2003)
6. Pascal's law( NOV 2001)
7. Vibrating line of palate and its importance in complete denture (OCT2003)
8. Macroscopic anatomy of supporting and limiting structures of maxilla(APR 2004)
9. Muscle of the soft palate (FEB 2005)
10. Clinical considerations of microscopic anatomy of the complete denture foundation (FEB
2005)
11. Retention and stability (AUG 2005)
12. Significance of hamular notch( AUG 2005)
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13. Mucostatic impression theory(AUG 2008)

14. Retromolar pads(FEB 2009) (FEB 2013)
15. Retention in complete dentures( AUG 2010)
16. Fabrication of custom tray for completely edentulous arches (FEB 2011)
17. Stress bearing areas (FEB 2012)
18. Custom made impression trays(FEB 2015)
19. Principles of retention in complete dentures (AUG 2017)
20. Stability in complete denture(FEB 2018)
21. Primary stress bearing areas in mandible (FEB 2018)

ESSAY: 12
SHORT NOTES: 21

CHAPTER-5 CD - RECORD BASES AND OCCLUSAL RIMS

SHORT NOTES:
1. Occlusion rims for construction of complete dentures (April 2004)
2. Advantages of metallic denture bases(Aug 2009)

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SHORT NOTES:2

CHAPTER-6 CD- MAXILLOMANDIBULAR RELATIONS

ESSAYS:
1. Define jaw relations.classify and write briefly about the methods
of recording vertical jaw relations.(April 2001)
2. Define centric relation. List the various methods to record it and describe any one of them
in detail.Add a note on the diffficulties encountered while recording centric relation.(Nov
2001)
3. What is jaw-relation? Classify jaw- relation? Enumerate the various methods of recording
different Jaw-relations. Discuss in detail any one method of recording vertical jaw
relation.(Sep 2002)
4. Define centric relation - explain its significance and methods of recording the centric
relation .(Oct 2003)(Aug 2005)(Feb 2007)
5. Define Jaw relations. Ennumerate the various jaw relations.Mention the significance of
physiologic rest position. Discuss the effects of increased and decreased vertical jaw
relation. (Feb 2005)
6. Write about the Maxillo-mandibular relations and concepts of occlusion for complete
denture.(Feb 2005)
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7. Define centric relation. Enumerate the various methods of recording centric jaw relation
for a complete denture. Describe any one method in detail.(Feb 2009)(Aug 2016)
8. Define centric relation. Discuss the different types of centric relation procedure.(Aug
2010)(Aug 2013)
9. Write the importance of centric relation in complete denture treatment.
Write in brief the methods to record centric relation in complete dentures.(Feb 2012)
10. What are jaw relation? Discuss the biological significance of following during complete
denture preparation(Feb 2013)
11. Define facebow. Discuss the types of facebow and how do you transfer a
facebow.(Feb 2014)(Feb 2018)
12. Define vertical jaw relation. Discuss the different types of vertical
jaw relation.(Aug 2014)
13. Define centric relation. Enumerate and explain the methods of
recording Horizontal jaw relation.(Aug 2018)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Significance of rest position of the mandible(April 2001)
2. Needle’s/Needle-house chew in technique.(April 2003)(Aug 2009)(Aug 2012)
3. Gothic arch tracing(April 2003)
4. Returning the mandible to centric relation.(Oct 2003)
5. Facebow (April 2004)(Feb 2005)(Feb 2006)(Feb 2007)(Feb 2010)(Feb 2011 )(Feb 2015)
6. Silver man speaking space(Aug 2004)(Feb 2006)
7. Effect of increased vertical dimension.(Aug 2005)
8. Free way space(Aug 2005)(Aug 2008)(Aug 2009)(Feb 2015)
9. Significance of centric relation.(Feb 2006)(Feb 2008)
10. Christensen’s phenomenon.(Feb 2006)
11. Ill-effects of altered vertical dimension.(Feb 2006)
12. Central relation and centric occlusion(Feb 2006)
13. Vertical Jaw Relations(Aug 2006)(Feb 2010)(Feb 2020)
14. Physiological methods of determining vertical dimension.(Aug 2007)
15. Hinge- axis.(Aug 2007)
16. Significance of rest position of the mandible.(Aug 2012)(Feb 2018)
17. Classification of Face bow and mention the parts of a face bow
with the help of a diagram.(Feb 2017)
18. Parts of a face bow.(Aug 2017)
19. Methods to register vertical dimensions in complete denture.(Aug 2017)
20. Bennett’s Movement(Feb 2020)

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SHORT NOTES:20
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CHAPTER-7 CD- ARTICULATION.

ESSAYS:
1. Define articulation . Discuss advantages and disadvantages and classification of
articulators. (AUG 2006){2}
2. Write in detail about the various modifications of circumferential clasps and add a note
on intraoral retainer. (APRL 2003)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Average movement articulators. (APRL 2001)
2. Articulators and it’s uses. (AUG 2004, SEP 2002, OCT 2003, FEB 2016).
3. Semi adjustable articulators. (AUG 2005, AUG 2006, FEB 2011, AUG 2017)
4. Arcon articulator. (FEB 2013{2},AUG 2013)
5. Non- articulator. (FEB 2013)

ESSAYS: 2
SHORT NOTES: 5

CHAPTER 8- CD- OCCLUSION

ESSAY:
1. What is balanced occlusion? How do you establish it with fabricating a complete denture?
(Apr 2001)
2. Mention the importance of occlusion in complete denture. Write in brief about the factors
governing balanced articulation.( Apr 2004)
3. Write about the maxilla- mandibular relations and concepts of occlusion for complete
denture. (Feb 2005)
4. Define balanced occlusion. Explain in detail the various factors of balanced occlusion.
(Aug 2007)
5. Define balanced occlusion. Write in detail about the laws to achieve balanced occlusion.
(Feb 2017)
6. Define occlusion. Discuss the different types of occlusal schemes involved in fabrication
of complete denture. (Feb 2020)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Balanced occlusion (Aug 2006) (Sep 2002) (Aug 2005) (Aug 2006) (Aug 2006) (Feb
2010) (Aug 2015)
2. Monoplane occlusal scheme (Feb 2005)
3. Rationale of balanced occlusion (Feb 2008)
4. Hanau’s quint (Feb 2010)
5. Lingualized occlusion (Feb 2010)
6. Factors of balanced occlusion (Aug 2014)
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7. Compensatory curves (Feb 2015) (Feb 2019)

8. Hanau’s law of balanced occlusion (Aug 2016)
9. Theories of occlusion (Aug 2018)

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SHORT NOTES- 9

CHAPTER 9: CD - SELECTION OF ARTIFICIAL TEETH

ESSAY :

1.Describe in detail about tooth selection for treating a fully edentulous patient. ( OCT-2003 )

2.describe in brief the various posterior tooth form for dentures ( AUG-2004 )

3.Explain How do you select artificial teeth for an elderly edentulous patient? ( AUG-2006 )

4.Discuss selection of teeth for an edentulous patient.( FEB-2007 ),( FEB-2015 )

SHORT NOTES :

1.Dentogenic concept ( APR-2001 ),( NOV-2001 ),( APR-2004 ),( AUG-2006 ),( AUG-
2009 ),( AUG-2012 )

2.Selection of teeth for geriatric patients ( APR-2003 )

3.selection of posterior teeth.( APR-2001 ),( APR-2004 )

4.Asp factor in complete denture ( AUG-2004 )

5.Color of teeth in complete denture fabrication. ( FEB-2005 )

6.Selection of anterior teeth.( FEB-2006 ),( FEB-2008 ),( AUG-2019 )

7.Non- anatomic posterior tooth form ( AUG-2007 ),( AUG-2014 )

8.Anatomic teeth ( AUG-2013 )

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SHORT NOTES : 8
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CHAPTER 10. CD - TEETH ARRANGEMENT

ESSAY
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SHORT NOTES

1. Setting principles of lower anterior teeth [ aug 2005 ]

2. Principles of teeth arrangement [ aug 2018 ]

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SHORT NOTE – 2
CHAPTER 11. CD - TRY-IN

ESSAY

NIL

SHORT NOTES

1. Neutral zone [ apr 2001 aug 2012 feb 2013 feb 2014 feb 2016]
2. Silverman speaking space [ feb 2006 ]
3. Freeway space [ apr 2004 ]
4. Alveolar sounds in orientation of anterior teeth [ feb 2005 ]
5. Phonetics [ feb 2015 ]

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CHAPTER 12: CD - PROCESSING AND REMOUNTING

SHORT NOTES
1. Remounting procedures (aug 2004, feb 2017)
2. Abrasive and polishing agents for dental prosthesis (feb 2005)
3. Selective grinding (aug 2006, aug 2012, aug 2018, nov 2001, April 2003)
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SHORT NOTES :3

CHAPTER 13: CD - DENTURE INSERTION

ESSAY
1. Define ‘retention’ in comple dentures. Ennumerate and discuss the various factors
responsible for the retention of complete dentures (April 2004)
2. Define impression making in complete denture. Name the objective of impression
making . Discuss the factors affecting the retention. (chap 13 denture insertion) (chap 4
impressions and casts) (sep 2002)
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SHORT NOTES
1. Mechanism of complete denture support (April 2003)
2. Factors for retention and stablity of complete denture (oct 2003)
a. Retention and stability (aug 2005)
3. Problems associated with complete denture use (sep 2002)
4. Post insertion instruction to the patient wearing dentures (feb 2005)
5. Denture cleansers (feb 2006 , feb 2007)

ESSAY:2
SHORT NOTES: 5

CHAPTER 14 : POST INSERTION PROBLEMS OF COMPLETE DENTURE

ESSAY:
NIL
SHORT NOTES:
1. Post problems of complete denture ( april 2004,feb 2017)
2. Midline fracture of complete denture ( aug 2004,aug 2019)
3. Causes of midline fracture of maxillary dentures ( AUG 2007)
ESSAY: NIL
SHORT NOTES: 3

CHAPTER 15 : REFITTING AND REPAIR OF COMPLETE DENTURE

ESSAY:NIL

SHORTNOTES :
1. Soft reliners ( aug 2004)
2. Resilient liners ( feb 2005)
3. Relining and rebasing ( aug 2005, aug 2010, feb 2011, aug 2012)
4. Tissue conditioners ( aug 2006, feb 2012,feb 2013,feb 2014,aug
2019)
5. Rebasing of complete dentures ( aug 2016)
6. Relining of complete dentures ( aug 2017)
ESSAY:
NIL
SHORT NOTES: 6

CHAPTER 16 - CD - SINGLE COMPLETE DENTURE

Essay: nil
Short answers:
1.Kelly's combination syndrome[Feb 2006,Aug 2007]
2.Combination syndrome[Feb 2012,Feb 2013,Feb 2014,Feb 2015]
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Short answers:2

CHAPTER 17 - CD - IMMEDIATE DENTURE

I. Essay: nil
II.Short answers:
1.Immediate denture[Sep 2002,Aug 2004,April 2001,Aug 2005,Aug 2013,Aug 2015,Aug
2019]
2.Surgical template for immediate denture[Aug 2007]

ESSAY:0
SHORT ANSWERS:2

RPD
CHAPTER-18 INTRODUCTION
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RPD
CHAPTER-19 SEQULAE OF PARTIAL EDENTULISM
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CHAPTER 20- RPD: CLASSIFICATION OF PARTIALLY EDENTULOUS ARCHES

ESSAY:
1. Explain the mode of classification of removable partial denture with a diagram. Give the
importance of such a classification (April 2001)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Kennedy applegate’s classification (Nov 2001, Sept 2002{2}, Aug 2005, Feb 2008, Feb
2019)
2. Kennedy’s class I and class IV classification (Feb 2006)
3. Need for classification of Partial edentulous system (Aug 2007)
4. Classification system in removable partial denture (Feb 2017)
5. Applegate’s rules (Aug 2018)

ESSAY: 1
SHORT NOTES: 5

CHAPTER 21- RPD: COMPONENTS AND PARTS

ESSAY:
1. Define a major connector in removable partial denture. Discuss the diagrams the various
types of maxillary major connector (Aug 2004, Aug 2008, Feb 2018)
2. Define a Clasp. Describe the parts of clasps. Illustrate with diagram about the various
configuration of clasps and their relevance to survey lines (Feb 2006)
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3. Discuss the requirements of major connectors. Explain the indications, contraindications,

advantages, disadvantages and design features of mandibular major connectors (Aug
2006)
4. Write the components of cast partial denture and write in detail about direct retainers
(Aug 2006, Aug 2017)
5. Classify the major connectors. Write briefly on the principles and indications in major
connector designing (April 2001)
6. Write in detail about the various modification of Circumferential clasps and add a note on
intracoronal direct retainers (April 2003)
7. Write an essay on Minor connector (April 2004)
8. Define a clasp. Describe the parts of clasps. Illustrate with diagram about the various
configurations of clasps and their relevance to survey lines (Feb 2006)
9. Discuss major conectors used in case of a cast partial denture in detail (Aug 2006{2})
10. Mention the parts of a cast partial denture and describe the different maxillary major
connectors (Feb 2007)
11. Enumerate the various components of a removable partial denture and discuss in detail
about maxillary major connectors (Feb 2008, Feb 2010, Feb 2016)
12. What is a major connector? Describe the different types of maxillary and mandibular
major connectors (Feb 2011)
13. Define major connector in removable partial denture. Discuss with diagrams different
Mandibular major connectors (Feb 2012)
14. Classify dirrct retainers. Describe in detail about different types of occlusally approaching
clasps and their indications. (Aug 2019)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Occlusal rest (Nov 2001, Sept 2002, April 2004, Feb 2012, Aug 2006{2})
2. Direct retainers (Sept 2002, Sept 2002{2})
3. Clasp assemblies (April 2003, Feb 2007)
4. Akers clasp with diagram (April 2004, Feb 2005, April 2004)
5. Requirements of clasp design (Aug 2004)
6. Minor connector (Feb 2005, Feb 2007, Feb 2016, Feb 2019)
7. Occlusally approaching clasps (April 2001)
8. Rest seat preparation (Sept 2002{2})
9. Types of bar clasps (April 2004)
10. Combination clasp (Aug 2004, Aug 2007{2})
11. Rest and Rest seat (Feb 2005{2})
12. Cast clasp Vs Wrought clasp (Feb 2006)
13. Rules for using ring clasp (Feb 2006)
14. Disadvantages of clasp retained partial denture (Aug 2007)
15. Form and location of Minor connector (Aug 2007)
16. Rest (Feb 2008)
17. Requirements of a major connector (Feb 2009)
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18. Selection of mandibular major connector (Aug 2009)

19. Functions of Occlusal rest (Aug 2009)
20. Indirect retainer (Aug 2010, Aug 2016)
21. Gingivally approaching clasp (Aug 2010, Feb 2014)
22. I bar clasps (Feb 2012)
23. Bar clasp (Feb 2013, Aug 2015, Aug 2018)
24. Component parts in removable partial denture (Feb 2017)
25. Classify Direct retainers (Aug 2017)
26. Embrasure clasp (Feb 2020)
27. Connectors in Rpd (Feb 2020)

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SHORT NOTES: 27

CHAPTER-22 RPD DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT

ESSAY:
1.What do you understand the term examination of the patient. Name the objectives of
examination of a patient. Discuss in detail the clinical significance of anatomical landmarks
of edentulous maxilla and mandible. (Nov 2001)
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CHAPTER-23 RPD SURVEYING
ESSAY:
1.Define path of insertion and path of removal in a removable cast partial denture. Discuss
the factors affecting the same and the role played by the surveyor. (Nov 2001, Aug 2012)
2.Write in brief the Importance of dental cast surveyor in designing biologically acceptable
removable partial denture. (Aug 2004)
3.Define surveyor. How do you determine the path of insertion using a surveyor? (Feb 2005)
4.Define surveyor. Write the parts and explain the uses of surveyor. (Aug 2006)
5.What is a surveyor? Mention it’s uses and describe step by step procedure of surveying a
diagnostic cast. (Aug 2009)
6.Define surveyors. Discuss the different types of surveyors and uses of it. (Aug 2014)
7.Define surveyor and discuss the parts of surveyor in detail with a help of a diagram. (Feb
2017)
8.Essay on surveyor. (Feb 2019)

SHORT NOTES:
1.Surveyor, draw the diagram and label the parts. (April 2004)
2.Dental surveyor. (Aug 2004)
3.Dental cast surveyor. (April 2001)
4.Tripoding. (Feb 2005, April 2003, Oct 2003, Feb 2006, Feb 2016, Aug 2019)
5.Undercut gauges and their application in surveying. (Feb 2006)
6.Survey line. (Nov 2001, Aug 2008, Aug 2019)
7.Surveyors. (Oct 2003, Aug 2005, Feb 2014, Feb 2015)
8.Surveyor and it’s uses. (April 2004)
9.Factors influencing the path of insertion in removable prosthesis. (Feb 2011)
10.Survey line and it’s uses. (Aug 2013)
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11.Parts of a surveyor. (Aug 2017)

12.Objectives of surveying. (Feb 2018)
13.Factors affecting path of insertion in removable partial denture. (Aug 2018)
14.Surveying tools. (Aug 2018)
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SHORT NOTES:14

CHAPTER 24 :RPD – PRINCIPLES AND DESIGN

ESSAY:
1.Discuss in detail the principles of designing a cast partial denture.(Nov 2001)
2.Write the components of cast partial denture and write in detail direct retainers (Aug
2006)
3.Define direct retainer..write the various principles of designing a clasp..add a note on
various types of clasps (Aug 2010)

SHORT NOTES:
1.Stress breakers in removable partial denture. (Feb 2005) (Aug 2009)
2.Fulcrum axis and its importance in RPD design.(Feb 2006)
3.Stress breakers (Oct 2003)
4.Requirment of clasp design (Feb 2005)
5.Jndirect retention (Feb 2006) (Feb 2007)
6.Factors affecting support in distal extension situation (Feb 2007)
7.Compare between direct versus indirect retention in removable partial denture (Feb
2008)
8.Principles of indirect retention (Feb 2009)
9.Compare retentive and reciprocal arm in removable partial denture. (Feb 2010)
10. Sress equalizer (Feb 2011)
11.Kennedy class two design (Aug 2013)
12.Kennedy class 1 design maxillary arch.. (Feb 2014)
13.Kennedy class 1 design mandibular arch (Aug 2014)
14.Design of class 1 maxillary partial denture with help of a diagram(Aug 2016)

ESSAYS:3
SHORT NOTES:14

CHAPTER:25- RPD - MOUTH PREPARATION

ESSAY:
1) Describe the importance of mouth preparation in the designing of partial dentures. {April
2003}
2) Classify “Rests” in removable partial denture. Describe the function and topography of
occlusal rest, illustrating with diagram the occlusal rest seat. {Feb 2009}
3) Write in detail on mouth preparation in complete dentures. {Aug 2015}
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SHORT ANSWER:
1) Mouth preparation prior to R.P.D services {April2001}
2) Denture stomatitis {April2003} {Aug 2009} {Aug 2012}
3) Important of mouth preparation in partial denture treatment {Feb 2006}
4) Pre prosthetic surgery {Aug 2008}
5) Preparation of Occlusal Rest Seat. {Aug 2007}
6) Occlusal rest {Aug 2008}
7) Denture Hyperplasia. {Feb 2009}
8) Flabby alveolar ridge {Feb 2015}
9) Preprosthetic surgery. {Feb 2016}
10) Gag reflex. {Aug2019}
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SHORT NOTE: 10

CHAPTER:26 RPD - SECONDARY IMPRESSION AND MASTER CAST RPD

ESSAY:
1) Classify impression techniques. Describe the impression techniques for a distal extended
removable partial denture. {Aug 2007}

SHORT ANSWER:

1) Impression in distal extention {Nov 2001}

2) Altered cast technic. {Sep 2002} {Aug 2012} {Feb 2019}
3) Refractory cast for removable partial denture. {Oct 2003}
4) Mclean's physiologic impression. {Oct2003}
5) Altered cast technique {Feb 2005}
6) Fluid wax impression {Aug 2004} {Feb 2009}
7) Functional relining method for removal of partial denture impression {Feb 2005}
8) Preparation of Occlusal Rest Seat. {Aug 2007}
9) Impression procedures in removable partial denture {Feb 2008} {Aug 2013} {Feb 2014}
{Aug 2015}
10) . Distal extension denture base. {Feb 2016} {Feb 2020}
11) Methods of establishing support in distal extension partial denture. {Feb2016}
12) Management of flabby ridges. {Feb 2019}
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SHORT NOTE: 12

CHAPTER: 27 FABRICATION OF RPD

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CHAPTER NO 28 RPD.- DENTURE INSERTION

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CHAPTER 29: RPD - REFITTING AND REPAIR

ESSAY: nil
SHORT NOTES:
1. Casting failure. ( aug 2005 )
2. Relining and rebasing. (nov 2001) ( oct 2003)

ESSAY: NIL
SHORT NOTES: 2

CHAPTER 30: RPD - FORMS OF RPD

ESSAY: nil
SHORT NOTES:
1. Indications , advantages and disadvantagesof swing -lock removable partial denture. ( oct
2003)
2. RPI concept in removable partial denture. (aug 2004)
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SHORT NOTES: 2

FIXED PARTIAL DENTURE

CHAPTER 31 : FPD – INTRODUCTION.
ESSAY:
1. Discuss in detail about the advantages, disadvantages, indications, contraindications of
FPD. (oct 2003)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Tensofrictional resistance. (april 2001); (april 2004)
2. Contraindications of fixed partial denture. (feb 2006); (aug 2004); (aug 2006)
3. Indications and contraindications for fixed partial denture. (april 2004)
4. Indications for fixed partial denture. (feb 2006)

ESSAYS: 1
SHORT ANSWERS: 4

CHAPTER 32 : FPD – COMPONENT PARTS.

ESSAY:
1. Name the various types of bridges dramatically . name the part of a bridge, classify the
retainers . Discuss in detail about radicular retainers. (sep 2002); (aug 2012)
2. Describe the components of a fixed partial denture. (oct 2003)
3. Define pontics in fixed partial denture. Classify and discuss the selection and fabrication
of pontics. (sep 2002); (aug 2016)
4. Define pontic. Write in detail about the designing of pontics. (aug 2004); (aug 2005)
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5. Define pontic. Explain various types of pontics used in fixed partial dentures. (aug 2006);
(feb 2014)
6. Classify retainers usedin fixed partial denture . enumerate the steps in preparation of full
ceramic crown for 21 (upper left central incisor). Add a note on advantages and
disadvantages of the same. ( feb 2008)
7. Describe in detail the various components of FPD and its clinical application . (feb 2015)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Extra coronal retainers in fixed partial prosthodontics. (april 2001)
2. Sanitary (hygienic) pontic. (nov 2001); (feb 2012); (aug 2015)
3. Selection of retainers in fixed partial denture. (nov 2001)
4. Connectors in fixed partial denture. (feb 2006); (feb 2008); (feb 2010)
5. Ridge lap pontics. (feb 2006)
6. Pontic designs . (aug 2006); (nov 2001) ; (oct 2003) ; (feb 2005) ; (feb 2007); (feb 2008);
(aug 2014)
7. Component parts of fixed partial dentures. (april 2004)
8. Types of pontics. (aug 2007); (feb 2020)
9. Ovate pontic . ( feb 2009)

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SHORT ANSWERS: 9

CHAPTER-33 FPD - DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT PLANNING

ESSAY
1. Define Abutment. And discuss on selection of an abutment tooth for a fixed partial
denture (feb-2007)

SHORT NOTES
1. Radiographic evaluation of prospective abutment teeth for fixed partial denture (oct-2003)
2. Abutment evaluation in fixed partial denture (aug-2004, aug-2005, aug-2017)
3. Telescopic crowns (aug-2004)
4. What are the objectives of an impression and explain your technique of recording
impression of a fixed partial denture (aug-2005)
5. Cantiliver Bridge (aug-2005, feb-2006)
6. Tilted molar abutment (feb-2006)
7. Importance of Radiographs in F.P.D (aug-2007, aug-2008)
8. Pier abutment and its significance (aug-2007, feb-2012, feb-2016)
9. Temporary protection of prepared abutment (aug-2010)
10. Abutment’s in FPD (feb-2018)

ESSAY: 1
SHORT NOTES: 10
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CHAPTER – 34: FPD- OCCLUSION

SHORT NOTES
1) Concept of occlusion in fixed partial denture. (feb-2005)

ESSAY: 0
SHORT NOTES: 1

CHAPTER -35 FPD TOOTH PREPARATION

ESSAY:
1. Mention the indications and contra indication for a metal ceramic crown. Describe the
step by step procedure in the preparation of a molar tooth for a metal ceramic crown.
(Apr-2003)
2. Discuss the tooth preparation for a metal ceramic restoration in a maxillary central
incisors. (Aug-2004)
3. List the principles of tooth preparation. Describe each with examples and illustrations.
(Feb-2005)
4. Write about the biomechanical principles of tooth preparation. (Apr-2004, Aug-2006,
Feb-2005, Aug-2015)
5. Explain the indications, contraindications steps to be followed in tooth preparation of
partial veneer crown. (Aug-2005)
6. Discuss the method of preparation to receive a jacket crown in central incisor
(Porcelain). (Aug-2013)

SHORT NOTES:
1. Axis-proximal grooves. (Apr-2003)
2. Retention form for a post retained crown. (Apr-2003)
3. Metal – ceramic crown. (Oct-2003)
4. Proximal groove in the partial veneer crown. (Apr-2004)
5. Briefly, write on the principles of tooth preparation. (Apr-2004, oct-2003)
6. Post cove crown. (Aug-2005)
7. gingival finish lines. (Apr-2001, Apr-2004, Feb-2011, Aug-2015)
8. Biological consideration in tooth preparation for crown and bridge.) (Apr-2003
9. Depth orientation groove. (Oct-2003)
10. Facial veneers in full crowns. (Feb-2005)
11. Partial veneer crowns. (Aug-2006, Feb-2010, Feb-2016)
12. Retention and resistance form. (Aug-2008, Aug-2009)
13. Porcelain jacket crown. (Aug-2008)
14. Cervical finish lines in tooth preparation. (Feb-2009)
15. Indications of anterior jacket crown. (Aug-2009)
16. Tooth preparation for anterior all – ceramic crown. (Feb-2012)
17. Burs used for tooth preparation for fixed prosthesis. (Feb-2014)
18. Finish lines used in Fixed Partial Denture. (Feb-2017, Aug-2017)

ESSAY: 6
SHORT NOTES: 18
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CHAPTER : 36. FPD - FLUID CONTROL AND GINGIVAL DISPLACEMENT

ESSAY:
1. Explain the rationale ,techniques and materials used for tissue dilation in fixed
prosthodontics Feb 2006
2. Define gingival retraction .what are the various method of gingival retraction followed in
fixed partial denture workAug2007
3. Describe the method to control saliva and soft tissue management for fixed partial dental
procedures Aug 2009

SHORT NOTES:
1. Gingival retraction Nov 2001,Sep 2002 ,Oct 2003, Apr 2003 ,Aug 2004 ,Aug 2005
Aug2006,Feb2005,Feb2007,Feb2010,Aug 2010,Aug 2012, Feb2018, Feb2020
2. Tissue management in fpd Aug 2005
3. Gingival fluid control Aug 2013, Aug 2016 , Feb 2014
4. Uses of retraction cord in fpd Feb2019
ESSAY - 3
SHORTNOTES – 4

CHAPTER 37. FPD - IMPRESSION MAKING

ESSAY
1. What are the objective of an impression and explain yours technique of recording
impression of final partial denture Aug 2005
2.what are the significance of an impression and discuss the technique recording impression
of a fixed partial denture Feb 2006

SHORTNOTES
1.Impression technique in fpd Nov 2001, Aug 2014
2. Rubber base impression material Apr 2003
3.Addition silcone Aug 2014

ESSAY=2
SHORTNOTES=3

CH 38- FPD PROVISIONAL RESTORATION

ESSAY-
1. What is provisional restoration? What are the requirements of a provisional restoration?
Write an account of the various types of provisional restorations. (April 2004)
SHORT NOTES-
1. Provisional restorations (Aug 2005, Feb 2012, Aug 2018)
2. Temporary protection of prepared tooth (April 2001)
3. Temporization (Nov 2001)
4. Acrylic temporary crown (Aug 2005)
5. Temporary crown (Feb 2006, Aug 2008)
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6. Provisional Crowns (Feb 2007)

7. Need for Provisional restoration (Feb 2009)
ESSAY- 1
SHORT NOTES- 7

CHAPTER 39 – FPD SHADE SELECTION + LAB COMMUNICATION

ESSAY- 0
SHORT NOTES- 0

CHAPTER 40 FPD -LAB PROCEDURES

ESSAY
1. Define a “Die”. Describe any one technique of making separable dies for a fixed partial
prosthesis. (Feb 2005)
SHORT NOTES
1. Dowel pin. (Aug 2005)
2. Casting Failure. (Aug 2005), (Feb 2006)
3. Casting Defects. (Aug 2006)
4. Separable die. (Aug 2007)
5. Die and die system. (Aug 2019)
ESSAY: 1
SHORT NOTES: 5

CHAPTER:41 FPD - TRY IN AND CEMENTATION

I.ESSAY
1. Discuss in detail the luting agent used for cementation of fixed dental prosthesis. (Feb
2020)
ESSAY - 1
SHORT NOTES – 0

CHAPTER:42 FAILURES IN FIXED PARTIAL DENTURES

I. ESSAY
1. Discuss in detail the fixed partial denture failures. (Feb 2013)
ESSAY - 1
SHORT NOTES – 0

CHAPTER- 43 METAL FREE CERAMIC RESTORATION

ESSAY
Nil
SHORT NOTES
1.Metal -free ceramics(August-2004)
2.Zirconia porcelain (August-2013)
3.Aluminium porcelain (August-2014)
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4.CAD – CAM ceramics(February-2020)

ESSAY - 0
SHORT NOTES – 4

CHAPTER-44 RESIN BONDED FIXED PARTIAL DENTURES

ESSAY
Nil
SHORT NOTES
1. Maryland bridges(August-2005, September-2002, August-2019)
2. Acid etch bridge( April-2004)
3. Adhesives bridge(August-2006, February-2007, February-2017)
4. Resin bonded FPD( February-2005, February-2010)
ESSAY : 0
SHORT NOTES: 4

CHAPTER: 45 - RESTORATION OF ENDODONTICALLY TREATED TEETH

SHORT NOTES :
1. Richmond crown ( Sept 2002 ) (Aug 2012 ) (Feb 2016 )
2. Post core crown (Aug 2005 )
3. Management of mutilated tooth (Feb 2011 )
ESSAY : 0
SHORT NOTES: 3

CHAPTER-46 CERAMIC LAMINATE VENEERS

SHORT NOTES:
1. LUTING CEMENT. (FEB-2019)

ESSAY: 0
SHORT NOTES: 1
CHAPTER-47 ATTACHMENT RETAINED DENTURES
Nil

CHAPTER - 48 OVER DENTURE

SHORT NOTES:
1. Overdentures (AUG 2008) (FEB 2005) (AUG 2014) (FEB 2019)
2. Rationale of overdentures (AUG 2004)
Advantages of special type for complete dentures (AUG 2007)
3. Tooth supported overdentures (FEB 2011)
4. Questionable abutments (FEB 2015)
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ESSAYS: 0
SHORT NOTES: 5

CHAPTER - 49 ORAL IMPLANTOLOGY

SHORT NOTES:
1. Implant biomaterials (APR 2004) (FEB 2015) (FEB 2016)
2. Implant denture (SEPT 2002) (AUG 2012)
3. Osseo integration in implants (FEB 2005) (FEB 2006) (FEB 2007) (FEB 2012) (FEB
2013) (AUG 2016)
4. Implants (FEB 2006) (FEB 2010) (AUG 2018)
5. Root form implants (AUG 2013) (AUG 2014)
6. Part of two stage implant system with the help of diagram (FEB 2017) (AUG 2017)
7. Implant fixture designs (FEB 2018)
8. Clinical protocol to select a patient for implant placement (FEB 2019)
9. Implant abutments (FEB 2020)

ESSAYS: 0
SHORT NOTES: 9

CHAPTER-50 MAXILLOFACIAL PROSTHESIS

SHORT NOTES
1.Obturator(chap 50 (aug 2004)(aug2005)(oct 2003)(apr 2004)(aug2005)(feb 2011)(aug 2015)
2 Hallow bulb obturator( (aug2004)
3.Write in brief the treatment planning for maxillary obturator prosthesis.(aug 2010)
4.Maxillofacial materials.(aug 2016)
5.Types of Obturators.(feb2017)

ESSAY-0
SHORTNOTES-5

CHAPTER -51 SMILE DESIGN

Nil