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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 : 2431/Child Psychology, Growth And Development And Interceptive Orthodontics And Preventive Dentistry
Year : I
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Child Psychology, Growth & Development :

March 2009 :
[KU 403] Sub. Code: 2431
M.D.S. DEGREE EXAMINATION

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Branch VIII : PEDODONTICS AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
(Revised Regulations)
(For Candidates admitted from 2004-05 onwards )
Paper III – CHILD PSYCHOLOGY, GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND INTERCEPTIVE ORTHODONTICS AND PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
Q.P. Code : 242431
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the changes in occlusion from birth to complete eruption of permanent dentition. Critically evaluate with studies.
2. Discuss in detail Sigmund Freuds theory and its clinical implications.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Primary dentition terminus.
2. Factors governing space maintenance.
3. Types of cry seen in the dental operatory.
4. Pharmacological methods of behaviour management.
5. Lingual arch space maintainer.
6. Ugly duckling stage.

September 2009 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Critically evaluate the importance of study models, photographs, cephalometric radiographs and case analysis in the diagnosis of interceptive orthodontics.
2. Discuss in detail Pavlov’s theory and its clinical implications.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Dentoalveolar effects of oral habits.
2. Computerised growth prediction.
3. Anxiety.
4. Etiology of thumb sucking.
5. Blue grass appliance.
6. Cartilage theory of growth.

March 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the evolution of topical fluoride. How does continuous daily fluoride exposure differ in its interaction with enamel, as compared to systemic fluoride?
2. Discuss oral health problems seen in institutionalized disabled children and measures to overcome them.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Treatment of mandibular excess.
2. Methods of growth assessment.
3. Child abuse and the role of a pedodontist.
4. Incremental oral health care.
5. Tests to assess intelligence.
6. Path finder survey.

September 2010 :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe different types of children based on behaviour and the factors influencing the behaviour. Discuss various measures to reduce the anxiety.
2. Discuss pit and fissure sealants and their role in the caries prevention.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Growth spurts.
2. Serial extraction.
3. Digit sucking.
4. Gum pads.
5. Role of diet in caries prevention.
6. Nitrous oxide.

[LA 403] Sub. Code: 2431
(180 Min)
Answer ALL questions in the same order. :
1.Survey
2. Incremental dental care
3. Recent advances in the prevention of dental caries
4. Growth prediction methods
5. Skinner’s Operant conditioning theory and its
application in pediatric dentistry
6. Complications in serial extractions
7. Mixed dentition analysis
8. Fluoride belt areas in India
9. Teledentistry
10. Functional matrix theory

April 2012 :
(10×10=100)
1. Period of Concrete and Formal Operations.
2. Serial Extraction. Compare the advantages and disadvantages of various methods.
3. Functional Matrix theory.
4. Discuss the controversies related to use of bonding agents in relation to pit and fissure sealants. Write a brief note on sealants for partially erupted molars. 5.Growth spurts.
6. Does fluorides have systemic effect?
7. Management of Mandibular prognathism in mixed dentition.
8. Ectopic eruption of first permanent molars and various appliances to manage this clinical situation.
9. Indications for reverse band and loop space maintainers. Write about modifications of band and loop space maintainers. 10. Id, Ego and Superego.

APRIL 2014 :
(10×10=100)
1.Cariogram.
2. Indian methods of defluoridation.
3. Sampling.
4. Pathfinder survey.
5. Role of chewing gums in the prevention of dental caries.
6. Plaque control measures.
7. Sugar control measures.
8. Explain the concept of personality.
9. Post natal development of mandible.
10. Growth spurts.

Growth And Development, Basics In Orthodontics, Diagnosis And Radiology :
I. Essay questions : (2 X 20 = 40)
1. Discuss the adjustments of maxillomandibular complex from birth to adulthood with reference to the developing dentition.
2. Discuss the functional analysis in Orthodontic diagnosis.
II. Write short notes on : (6 X 10 = 60)
1. Radiographic localization of impacted canine.
2. Anthrometric studies and its importance in Orthodontics.
3. Natural head position.
4. Self correcting malocclusion.
5. Growth site and growth centre.
6. Xi-point.

March 2009 :
Time : Three hours
Maximum : 100 marks
Answer ALL questions :
Draw suitable diagram wherever necessary :
I. Essay questions : (2 x 20 = 40)
1. Describe the features of Facial Asymmetry and correlate them to growth and development. What are the imaging modalities usable for diagnosis and treatment planning. Add a note on its age related management.
2. Enumerate the advantages and disadvantages of conventional Cephalometrics. What is the basis of Morphometrics? Discuss the various morphometric methods and its application in Orthodontics.
II. Write short notes on : (6 x 10 = 60)
1. Digital Radiography.
2. Accuracy of computerized Cephalometric software.
3. Growth forecasting and its accuracy.
4. Natural Head position.
5. Oral stereognosis.
6. Psychology of patient compliance in orthodontics.