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Name of the University : The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
Degree : MASTER OF DENTAL SURGERY (M.D.S)
BRANCH VIII : PEDODONTICS AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
Subject Code/Name : 2430/Clinical Pedodontics
Year : I
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Clinical Pedodontics :

March 2009 :
[KU 400] Sub. Code: 2430

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M.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION
Branch VIII : PEDODONTICS AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
(Revised Regulations)
(For Candidates admitted from 2004-05 onwards )
Paper II : CLINICAL PEDODONTICS
Q.P. Code : 242430
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the anti-caries efficacy of individual salivary components and describe in detail the development of dental caries vaccine and its future prospects.
2. Discuss the measures available for the prevention of dental caries in the pre school child.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Importance of first permanent molar.
2. Methods to reduce gagging in pediatric patients while taking impressions.
3. Uses of MTA.
4. Correction of posterior cross bite.
5. Diet counseling for a pre school child.
6. Polycarbonate crowns.

September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss in detail the management of rampant caries.
2. Discuss the management of young permanent anterior tooth with open apex, subjected to trauma.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Intracanal irrigants.
2. Correction of midline diastema.
3. Formocresol in pediatric dentistry.
4. Uses of BMP in pediatric dentistry.
5. Steps in band adaptation.
6. Crown down technique of tooth preparation.

March 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Give classification of cleft lip and palate. Discuss the management of a patient with cleft lip and palate from birth to adolescence.
2. Critically evaluate various pulp medicaments used in pediatric endodontics.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Dental management of leukemic patients.
2. Caries detection and diagnosis.
3. Management of an emotionally disturbed child.
4. Various storage media for avulsed teeth.
5. Esthetic procedures used in the restoration of young permanent teeth.
6. Air abrasion microdentistry.

September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Define and classify handicapped children. Discuss the management of a mentally retarded child in Dental office.
2. Discuss the management of maxillary lateral incisor with concussion injury leading to non vitality in a 9 years old child.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Pulp capping.
2. Midline diastema-etiology and management.
3. Space regainers.
4. Hand over mouth exercise in pedodontics.
5. Role of cephalometrics in pedodontics.
6. Apexification.

[LA 400] Sub. Code: 2430
(180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order. :
1. Management of rampant caries 7 18 10
2. Correction of midline Diastima 7 18 10
3. Air abration micro dentistry 7 18 10
4. Crowns used in pediatric dentistry 7 18 10
5. Current concepts of bio-mechanical preparation of root canals in primary teeth 7 18 10
6.Apexification 7 18 10
7. Management of emotionally disturbed child 7 18 10
8. Management of a child with haemophilia who is in need of dental extraction 7 18 10
9. Factors governing space maintenance 7 18 10
10.Splinting 7 18 10

April 2012 :
(10×10=100)
1. Self correcting anomalies
2. Lingual arch space maintainer
3. Pedodontic triangle
4. Uses of MTA in pediatric dentistry
5. Recent advances in root canal obturating materials used for primary teeth
6.Modeling
7. Down’s syndrome
8. Avulsion management
9. Conscious sedation
10. Management of Rampant caries

Recent Advances In Pedodontics :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Management of a Hemophiliac patient.
2. Minimal invasive dentistry.
3. Advances in radiographic techniques in pediatric dentistry.
4. Newer generation pit and fissure sealants.

September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Stem cell therapy: a myth or a reality.
2. Scope of Pedodontics in India.
3. Apexification materials.
4. Advances in glass lonomer cements.

March 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Recent perceptions in cavity designs.
2. Dental home.
3. Newer methods to administer local anaesthesia.
4. Ozone therapy.

September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (4 x 25 = 100)
1. Discuss the recent advances in composite resins and their impact on pedodontics.
2. Explain the current trends in dental caries prevalence globally and in India and
its impact on Pedodontic practice management.
3. Recent advances in glass ionomer cements.
4. Genetics in Pedodontics.

[LA 404] APRIL 2012 Sub. Code: 2432
(180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order. :
1. Caries Infiltration Technique.
2. Caries control and Step wise excavation in management of Deep caries. Describe the changing trends.
3. Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders – Current concepts of the disease and its management.
4. Implants in Pediatric Dentistry – Current concepts and principles.

APRIL 2013 :
(4×25=100)
1. Regenerative Endodontics
2. Current concepts in caries diagnosis
3. Anticipatory guidance
4. Stem cells in pediatric dentistry