NEET MDS - How To prepare for Periodontics?

Periodontics is considered to be one of the most scoring subjects in NEET MDS exam. Though it has a vast syllabus, it is comparatively easier to prepare provided you stick to the right strategy. The idea is to cover the entire syllabus within a specified time frame to avoid last minute rush and hassle. Students are advised to concentrate on high yielding topics which have a higher weightage. This not only saves time but paves way for effective learning. Apart from this, it is extremely important to be dedicated and focused.

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?

12-15/240 Questions (6%)

Standard Books to Refer:

Newman and Carranza's Clinical Periodontology

Author : Chini Doraiswami Dwarakanath, N Ambalavanan, Dilip G Nayak, Ashita Uppoor, Ashish Jain

INR 2,174

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How much Time should be allocated for the Subject?

Theory reading � 1-2 Days
MCQ Practice- 7-10 Days

How much Time should be allocated to each Topic?

Theory reading � 3-4 Hours
MCQ Practice- 5-7 Hours

How many Times should the subject be Revised?

4-8 times revision is required

What is the Ideal time to Start the subject?

1st quarter of the preparation
After completing 1-2 subjects

Periodontics - Important Topics

UNIT	MOST IMPORTANT TOPICS
Gingiva & Tooth Supporting Structures	Periodontium periodontium Periodontla ligament. periodontla ligament. Cementum. Cementum. Alveolar bone. Alveolar bone.
Periodontal Microbiology	Dental plaque. Dental plaque. Microbial interaction with host. Microbial interaction with host. Cytokines, Molecular biology of periodontium. Cytokines, Molecular biology of periodontium.
Cytokines, Molecular biology of periodontium.	GCF GCF Saliva Saliva
Calculus & latrogenic Diseases	Calculus. Calculus. Difference between subgingival and supragingival calculus Difference between subgingival and supragingival calculus
Gingivitis	Various stages of gingivitis. Various stages of gingivitis.
Gingival Enlargements	Gingival enlargement Gingival enlargement
Acute Gingival Infections	ANUG. ANUG. Herpetic gingivostomatis. Herpetic gingivostomatis.
Periodontal Pocket	Periodontal pocket. Periodontal pocket.
Patterns Of Bone Loss And Trauma From Occlusion	Bone defects Bone defects Trauma from occlusion. Trauma from occlusion.
Slowly Progressive & Aggressive Periodontits	Chronic periodontitis. Chronic periodontitis. Aggressive periodontitis. Aggressive periodontitis. HIV and peroidontitis. HIV and peroidontitis.
Diagnosis, Prognosis And Treatment Plan	Treatment plan. Treatment plan.
Periodontal Instrumentation	Periodontal instruments. Periodontal instruments.
Plaque Control	Plaque control methods Plaque control methods
Plaque control methods	Gingivectomy. Gingivectomy. Curettage. Curettage.
Flap & Mucogingival Surgery	Types of flap surgery. Types of flap surgery. Mucogingival surgery. Mucogingival surgery.
Treatment Of Furcation Involvrmrnt & Osseous Surgeries	Furcation involvement. Furcation involvement. Osseous surgery. Osseous surgery.
Implants and Miscellaneous	Dental implants Dental implants
Systemic.	Systemic. Systemic.
Oral mal odour.	Oral mal odour. Oral mal odour.
Chemotherapeutic agents.	Chemotherapeutic agents Chemotherapeutic agents
Host modulating agents	Host modulating agents. Host modulating agents.
Advanced diagnostic aids	Advanced diagnostic aids Advanced diagnostic aids