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B.D.S-B.D.S Dental Surgery 4th Year Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2014)

Monday, 24 November 2014 01:33Nitha

QP Code: 403002 Reg.No.: …………………………
Final Year BDS (Part I) Degree Examinations - August 2014
Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Time: 3 Hours Max Marks: 100

• Answer all questions

• Draw diagrams wherever necessary

Essays (2x14=28)

1. Enumerate the different methods of gaining space. Explain the role of expansion as a method of gaining space. (4+10=14)

2. Enumerate the various theories of growth. Explain the mode of action of Frankel appliance with reference to functional matrix hypothesis (4+10=14)

Short essays (4x8=32)

3. What are trajectories of force. List out and explain the different trajectories for maxilla and mandible. (3+5=8)

4. Define serial extractions. Mention the indications, advantages and method of serial extraction (2+2+2+2=8)

5. Discuss the biomechanical principles of orthodontic tooth movement. Add a note on optimum orthodontic force (6+2=8)

6. Describe the team approach in treatment planning of cleft lip and palate and the stages of treatment in detail. (3+5=8)

Short notes (10x4=40)

7. Spheno-occipital synchodrosis

8. Incompetent lips

9. Z spring

10. Tweeds triangle

11. Sequence of eruption of permanent teeth- upper and lower

12. Weld decay

13. Balancing extraction

14. Fixed Retainers

15. Apertognathia

16. Austenitic stainless steel

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