NEET MDS - How to Prepare For Complete Denture?

Prosthodontics is a vast subject which requires extensive study, the humungous syllabus of Prosthodontics deters students from remembering the subject effectively. For the convenience of students we have divided Prosthodontics into three parts: Complete Denture, Removable Partial Denture, and Fixed Partial Denture. The article aims to cater to the needs of aspiring students aiming to ace the NEET MDS exam.

Given below are the list of Questions MERITERS experts will answer that are essential for an effective and efficient preparation:

What is the subject wise Weightage?
Which Books to refer?
How much Time should be allocated to the subject?
How much Time should be allocated to each Topic?
How many times should the subject be Revised?
What is the Ideal time to Start the subject?
What are the Important Topics for NEET MDS?
Types of Questions asked?

What is the subject wise Weightage?

Standard Books to Refer:

Prosthodontic Treatment for Edentulous Patients: Complete Dentures and Implant-Supported Prostheses

Author : ZARB

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How much Time should be allocated for the Subject?

Theory reading � 1-2 Days
MCQ Practice- 1 week

How much Time should be allocated to each Topic?

Theory reading � 2-3 Hours
MCQ Practice- 6-8 Hours

How many Times should the subject be Revised?

4-6 times revision is required

What is the Ideal time to Start the subject?

4th quarter of the preparation
After completing 17-19 subjects

Complete Denture - Important Topics

UNIT	IMPORTANT TOPICS
Impression Procedures	Introduction Introduction Impression techniques Classification of impression materials on the basis of technique Impression technique for complete denture Primary impression Primary impression making Final impression Wash impression
Border Moulding And Posterior Palatal Seal	Landmarks Landmarks of maxillary arch Landmarks of mandibular arch Border moulding and posterior palatal seal Border molding Technique Posterior palatal seal Posterior palatal seal recording techniques
Jaw Relations	Vertical jaw relation Vertical jaw relation Horizontal jaw relation Horizontal jaw relation Orientation jaw relation Orientation jaw relation Jaw relation and Facebow Jaw relation and Facebow
Teeth Setting And Articulators	Types of articulators Types of articulators Selection of teeth shape Selection of teeth shape, size and colour Teeth setting Phonetics in orientation of anterior teeth
Special Techniques In Complete Dentures	Special techniques in complete denture and Miscellaneous Occlusal concepts of complete denture Curves Balanced occlusion Concepts proposed to attain balanced occlusion Lingualised and Monoplane occlusion Post processing adjustments
Miscellaneous	Miscellaneous Post delivery problems Tissue conditioners and reliners Immediate Dentures Over dentures Processing