NEET MDS - How To Prepare For Fixed Partial Denture?
Fixed Partial Denture is a part of Prosthodontics which is considered to be an important and extensive subject in NEET MDS. At least 2-5 questions from Fixed Partial Denture can be expected in the NEET PG Exam. This subject requires a thorough study of exam pattern and the ability to recognize the important topics.
We have compiled a list of Questions in this article, which MERITERS experts will answer and are very 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?
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
Fixed Partial Denture - Important Topics
| UNIT NAME | MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS |
|
Diagnosis and treatment planning |
Diagnostic Casts |
| Indications, Contra Indications | |
| Pontic Designs, Trauma from Occlusion | |
| Mouth Preparation | |
| Cantilever | |
|
Retainers and connectors |
Components of FPD |
| Indications for Non-Rigid FPD | |
| Partial Veneer Crowns Indications and Contra Indications Porcelain Jacket Crown | |
|
Abutments |
Ante’s Law |
| Optimum Crown-Root Ratio | |
| Root Surface Area of Each Tooth | |
|
Pontics |
Types of Pontics and their Important Features |
| Gingival End of Pontic | |
| Pontics Suitable for Anterior Region | |
| Pontics Suitable for Posterior Region | |
|
Technical considerations |
Forces acting on Abutment Tooth |
| Structural Durability | |
| Retention, Taper | |
| Freedom of Displacement | |
| Reduction, Types of Crowns | |
| Three-Quarter Crowns | |
| Retentive Grooves | |
| Porcelain Jacket Crown | |
| Indications of Laminates | |
| Metal Ceramic Restorations | |
| Types of Finish Lines and their Indications | |
| Pier Abutment | |
| Lost Salt Technique | |
| Maryland Bridge | |
| Rochette Bridge | |
| Virginia Bridge | |
|
Miscellaneous |
Gingival Retraction |
| Failure of Abutment | |
|
Cementation and post- cementation problems |
Thickness of Luting Cement |
| Occlusal Disharmony | |
|
Occlusal considerations |
Variation between Centric Relation and Maximum Intercuspation |
| Canine Protected Occlusion | |
| Bennett Shift | |
| Bennett Movement | |
| Working Side | |
| Non-Working Side | |
| Selective Grinding | |
| Beyron’s Point | |
| Types of Bone Quality | |
| Obturators |
What Type of Questions were asked in NEET?
1. Single best answer
- Case Based
- Fact Based (Memory)
- Concept based
- Numerical/Value Based
2. Image based questions
3. True or false type questions
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We hope this blog will assist you in preparing this subject meticulously for MDS entrance exams.
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Updated Sep 09, 2020.
