Recent Advances In Orthodontics MDS Question Bank : web.tnmgrmu.ac.in
Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (M.D.S)
BRANCH V : ORTHODONTICS
Subject Code/Name : 2420/Recent Advances In Orthodontics
Year : I
Document Type : Question Bank
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M.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION. :
(Revised Regulations)
Branch V : ORTHODONTICS
(For Candidates admitted from 2004-2005 onwards)
Paper IV : RECENT ADVANCES IN ORTHODONTICS
Q.P. Code : 242420
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
September 2008
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary. :
Answer ALL questions. :
I. Essay questions : (4 X 25 = 100)
1. Management of imparted canine.
2. Recent advances in anchorage devices.
3. Recent advances in diagnostic aids.
4. Recent advances in growth studies.
March 2009
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Define friction. Discuss the entities of friction, notching and binding of archwires in contemporary orthodontic tooth movement with the preadjusted/edgewise appliance. Add a note on its clinical significance.
2. Discuss the various qualitative and quantitative approaches to assess the effectiveness of orthodontic treatment. Comment on the utility of the IOTN and PAR indices in this regard.
3. Discuss the application of computer technology in orthodontic practice management and in achieving a paperless office. Comment on its contribution to overall efficiency and practice economics.
4. Discuss the principles of Randomised clinical trials and its relevance to evidence based orthodontics. Add a note on the principles and utility of meta-analysis in orthodontic research with illustrative examples.
September 2009
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Outline the evolution and describe the contemporary designs and usage of temporary anchorage devices (orthodontic implants) for orthodontic tooth movement. Add a note on the possible iatrogenic sequelae of its use.
2. Outline the clinical features of skeletal open bite. Discuss its management with non-surgical, posterior intrusion techniques and methods in a growing child.
3. Outline the treatment protocol for a child with severe unilateral cleft of the lip and palate from birth to adulthood. Discuss the role of secondary alveolar bone grafts and its timing in the management of the problem.
4. What are the constituents and components of facial beauty and its perception? Discuss the current concepts of a balanced face. Add a note on the speculated mathematical basis of beauty.
March 2010
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions;
Draw suitable diagram :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1.What is curve of sphee? What is its role in malocclusion? Recent methods in correcting this.
2. Recent systems in controlling mandibular prognathism, which is under develoment.
3. Discuss the etiology of crowding. What are the recent methods of preventing and treating it?
4. Recent concepts in controlling various malocclusions at genetic level.
APRIL 2013 :
Time : 3 hours
Maximum : 100 marks
(4×25=100)
1. Diagnosis and management of transverse skeletal problems in growing patients.
2. Non extraction treatment.
3. Upper airway and craniofacial morphology.
4. Treatment of patients in the mixed dentition.
OCTOBER 2013 :
Time: Three Hours
Maximum: 100 marks
Answer ALL questions in the same order. :
I. Elaborate on : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. 3D imaging in orthodontics.
2. Indirect bonding.
3. Recent advances in Lingual orthodontics.
4. Adult orthodontics – recent advances and its application.
April 2014
Time : 3 hours
Maximum : 100 marks
(4×25=100)
1. Iatrogenic damage following orthodontic treatment.
2. Wilckodontics.
3. Describe the philosophy of self ligating bracket, explain in detail the biomechanics and compare it differences with conventional brackets.
4. Use of temporary anchorage devices in orthodontics.
October 2014
1. Discuss role of 3D Cone Beam Computerised Tomography (CBCT) in orthodontic diagnosis and treatment planning and write a note about merits and demerits.
2. Newer Orthodontic arch wires. Add a note on bioforce wires.
3. Recent advances of Clinical photography in orthodontics.
4. Enumerate the recent advances in the biology of tooth movement. Write a note on signalling molecules and neuro transmitters in orthodontic tooth movement.