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Name of the University : Kerala University of Health Sciences
Degree : BDS
Subject Name : Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology
Year : I
Document Type : Model Question Paper
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KUHS Dental Anatomy/Embryology Question Paper

First Year BDS Supplementary Degree Examinations – February 2013
Dental Anatomy, Embryology and Oral Histology :
Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100

Related / Similar Question Paper :
KUHS BDS General Human Physiology Question Paper

Answer all questions :
Draw diagrams wherever necessary :
Essays : (2×14=28)
1. Enumerate the stages in development of tooth and describe the advanced bell stage in detail with a neat diagram ( 4+7+3=14)

2. Describe the differences between deciduous and permanent dentition in detail. Add a note on the importance of primary dentition. List the sequence of eruption for primary and permanent dentition. ( 6+5+3=14)
Short essays : (4×8=32)
3. Explain the zones of pulp with a neat diagram and add a note on age changes (5+3=8)
4. Explain the cells of periodontal ligament and add a note on age changes (5+3=8)
5. Enumerate the different tooth numbering systems with a note on its importance (6+2=8)
6. Describe the composition and functions of saliva. (3+5=8)
Short notes : (10×4=40)
7. Inter globular dentin
8. Cusp of carabelli
9. Non keratinized epithelium
10. Keys of occlusion
11. Taste buds
12. Enamel lamella and enamel spindles
13. Maxillary sinus
14. Differences between serous and mucous acini
15. Cemento enamel junction
16. Groove patterns in occlusal surface of mandibular second premolar

August 2013

Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100
Answer all questions :
Draw diagrams wherever necessary :
Essays : (2×14=28)
1. Define periodontium. What are the structures which constitute periodontium. Discuss the principal fibers of periodontal ligament. Add a note on the functions of periodontal ligament (2+2+5+5)
2. Describe the morphology of permanent mandibular first molar. Enumerate four differences between permanent mandibular and maxillary first molars. (10+4)
Short essays : (4×8=32)
3. Chronology of permanent dentition
4. Histologic features of sub mandibular salivary gland
5. Age changes in dental tissues
6. Steps in histological processing of soft tissues
Short notes : (10×4=40)
7. Inter globular dentin
8. Inferior alveolar nerve
9. Anti microbial properties of saliva
10. Junctional epithelium
11. Differences between acellular and cellular cementum
12. Histology of maxillary sinus
13. Ligaments associated with TMJ
14. Structures arising from dentin-enamel junction
15. Transitory structures in tooth development
16. Non keratinocytes

August 2012

Time: 3 Hours
Max Marks: 100
Answer all questions :
Draw diagrams wherever necessary :
Essays : (2×14=28)
1. Classify oral mucosa. Describe in detail the histology of gingiva (4+10=14)
2. Describe in detail the morphology of the permanent mandibular first premolar. Add a note on its chronology (12+2=14)
Short essays : (4×8=32)
3. Cells and fibres of periodontal ligament
4. Process of root resorption by odontoclast
5. Theories of dentin sensitivity
6. List eight differences between deciduous and permanent teeth
Short notes : (10×4=40)
7. List four functions of pulp
8. List four functions of saliva
9. Cervical loop
10. Oral phase of deglutition
11. Fixation of tissue
12. Articular disc of TMJ
13. Define ridge and groove with examples
14. Compensatory curves
15. Histology of maxillary sinus lining
16. Pre-eruptive tooth movement

February 2014

Essay : (2×14=28)
1. Describe the morphology of permanent maxillary first premolar. Enumerate the differences between the maxillary first and second premolar. (10+4=14)
2. Classify oral mucosa. Discuss in detail macroscopic and microscopic structure of tongue.

Short essays :
3. Name the stages of development of teeth. Add a note on root formation. (2+6=8)
4. Discuss the different zones of pulp with the help of a neat diagram (6+2=8)
5. Explain the composition and functions of saliva (4+4=8)
6. Discuss sequence of eruption of deciduous and permanent dentition (5+3=8)
Short notes :
7. Osteoclasts
8. Cemento-enamel junction
9. Functions of periodontal ligament
10. Enamel tufts and lamellae
11. Tomes granular layer
12. Myo-epithelial cells
13. Gubernacular canal and cord
14. Contact point and embrasures
15. Leeway space
16. Meckel’s cartilage

August 2014

Essay (2×14=28)
1. List the morphological and histological differences between deciduous & permanent teeth. Add a note on sequence of eruption of deciduous teeth. (5+5+4=14)
2. Define eruption. Enumerate and describe theories of teeth eruption. Add a note on clinical considerations related to eruption of teeth. (2+8+4=14)

Short essays :
3. Enumerate and discuss the differences between cellular and acellular cementum with the help of diagrams (2+4+2=8).
4. Enumerate the stages in tooth development. Describe histology of tooth germ in advanced bell stage with the help of a diagram (2+4+2=8).
5. Describe the occlusal morphology of permanent mandibular first molar with help of diagram (6+2=8)
6. Enumerate and discuss the theories of mineralization. (2+6=8)
Short notes : (10×4=40)
7. Von Ebner’s glands
8. Inter globular dentin
9. Odland bodies
10. Age changes of enamel
11. Plexus of Raschkow
12. Accessory canals
13. Ridges
14. Nerve supply of tongue
15. Spillway spaces
16. Maxillary molar primary cusp triangle.