February 2014 Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Past Questions

[LE 672]                            FEBRUARY 2014                        Sub. Code:4164

FOURTH YEAR B.D.S. DEGREE EXAM
PAPER IV - CONSERVATIVE DENTISTRY & ENDODONTICS
Q.P Code: 544164

Time: 180 minutes                                                         Maximum: 70 marks


I. Elaborate on:                                                                           
(2X10=20)

1.  Classify Pins used in Pin retained amalgam restorations. Write in detail about Self threaded
pins.

2.  Enumerate different techniques of cleaning and shaping of the root canal using hand
instruments. Describe step back technique in detail.

II. Write Notes on:                                                                       
(10X5=50)
1.  Management of Tooth Avulsion
2.  Mineral trioxide aggregate
3.  Direct pulp capping
4.  Wedges and wedging techniques
5.  Internal Resorption
6.  Biocompatibility of Glass lonomer Cements
7.  Walking Bleach
8.  Sodium Hypochlorite
9.  Hemisection of teeth
10. Microfilled Composites
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