B.D.S-B.D.S Dental Surgery 1st Year Paper IV - Branch V: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics(Kerala University of Health Sciences-2013)

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Part IDegreeSupplementary Examinations, June2013
(2010Scheme)
Paper IV - Branch V: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics

 

 

 

Time: 3 hrs                                                                                                                   Max marks: 100

 

• Answer all questions. Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.

• Illustrate your answers with relevant neatly labeled diagrams I tables I graphs wherever necessary.

                                 

 

                                    PartA-ResearchMethodology,Biostatistics,DentalRadiology,

                                         Emergency Medical Management and Ethics in Dentistry

 

 

Essay: (20)

1. Define research. Why should you know about research methodology. Mention the factors to be considered while selecting a research topic.

 

Short Essay:

2. Measures of central tendency.
(3x10=30)
3. Occlusal radiographs in orthodontics.
4. Patient autonomy, as applied to orthodontics.
Part B-Applied Dental Materials

 

Essay: (20)

5. "Bonding is here to stay"-Discuss. Describe current bonding applications in orthodontics, add a note on recent advances.

 

Short Essay: (3x10=30)

6. Alginates continue to be the impression material of choice in orthodonticsDiscuss critically.
7. Metallic brackets-manufacturing methods.
8. Methods to reduce friction of NiTi(Nickel Titanium) wires.
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Earning:   Approval pending.