1. Occlusal rest preparation should be a. Spoon shaped, at least1/3 the buccolingual width of the occlusal surface, at least 1mm deep. b. Flat shaped, at […]

Q. Nitric oxide acts via: (AIIMS May 2016)

1. A) cAMP
2. B) cGMP
3. C) Ca
4. D) K

“A removable prosthesis that replaces missing teeth in a partially dentate arch, and can be removed or replaced by the patient himself.”

1. The removable partial denture design should be finalized prior to
a. any emergency treatment.
b. any fixed prosthodontics treatment and preparation of rest seats
c. remove third molar
d. remove crown bridge

Q. Digoxin toxicity is increased by all except: ( AIIMS May 2010, AIIMS Nov 2008)
A) Renal impairement
B) Hyperkalemia
C) Hypercalcemia
D) Hypomagnesemia

REMOVABLE PARTIAL DENTURE RPDs are components of prosthodontics ( branch of Dentistry) pertaining to the restorations and maintenance of oral function....

1. The hinge joint articulator was designed by A) Bonwill B) Gariot C) Gysi D) Hanau Ans: B , Hinge joint articulator is representative of class […]

An articulator represents the TMJ and jaw members to which maxillary and mandibular casts may be attached to stimulate jaw movements.

1. Most accurate reproducible relationship for recording jaw relations is A) physiologic rest position B) Centirc occlusion C) Centric relation D) Both B & C Ans; […]

1. Corticosteroids: Used as bridge therapy to reduce disease activity till slower acting DMARDs take effect Can be used as adjunctive therapy for active disease that […]

Various methods of recording Centric Relation: 1.Functional (chew-in) methods Needle House method Patterson's method Meyer's method

1. Xerostomia is seen in all of the patients except: A) Parkinsonism B) Phenothiazine therapy C) Patients receiving radiation therapy D) Early diabetic patient therapy Ans; […]

Q. Drug of choice for mushroom poisoning is.       ( AI 2007)

A) Atropine
B) Physostigmine
C) Adrenaline
D) Carbachol

Impression material of choice in patients with submucous fibrosis is
A) Zinc oxide eugenol
B) Addition silicon
C) Condensation silicon
D) Plaster of paris

1. Ridge lap design of pontic is indicated for the replacement of a Maxillary 1st molar Maxillary central incisors Mandibular 1st molar Mandibular 2nd premolar 2. […]

Q. All of the following agents are used in glaucoma except

A) Apraclonidine
B) Timolol
C) Pilocarpine
D) Metoprolol

Pontics

A suspended member of FPD that replaces the lost natural tooth, restores function & occupies the space of the missing tooth.
Classification of pontics based on

1. In FPD retention is provided by

a. Cement
b. Parallel walls
c. Grooves
d. Proximal slice

Q. Drug of choice in treatment of myasthenia gravis is:

A) d- Tubocurarine
B) Hexamethonium
C) Neostigmine
D) Gallamine
Ans: C, Neostigmine

‘A partial denture that is luted or otherwise securely retained to natural teeth, tooth roots and/or dental implant abutments that furnish the primary support to the prosthesis”- GPT.

Antagonist binds to the receptor but produces no effect (IA is 0). But now agonist is not able to bind to the receptor because these are […]

1. All among the following are layers of meninges except?

a) Arachnoid
b) Inion
c) Dura mater
d) Pia mater

Answer B

1. Gestational period consists of the following except

1. Germinal period
2. Embryonic period
3. Fertilization period
4. Foetal period

Branch of biology that studies the prenatal development of gametes (sex cells), fertilization, and development of embryos and foetuses

Tongue is a muscular organ - Situated in the floor of the mouth
FUNCTION

• Taste
• Speech
• Mastication
• Deglutition

1. Which of the following is predominantly mucous A) Parotid gland B) Submandibular gland C) Sublingual gland D) Von Ebner’s gland Ans: C Sublingual gland is […]

Drugs and cosmetics act 1940 along with Drugs and cosmetic rules 1945 and its amendments describe various schedule of drugs. Important schedules are: C and C1 […]

There are 3 pairs of large salivary glands- the parotid, submandibular and sublingual. In addition, there are numerous small glands in the tongue, the palate, the cheek and the lips.

Adverse drug reactions: Adverse drug reactions are noxious or unintended effects produced by drugs. They may be classified as: Type A: Augmented pharmacologic effects- Dose dependent […]