Dentosphere : World of Dentistry

# Which of the following local anesthetic agent would be preferred in prolonged surgical procedure? A. Bupivacaine B. Cocaine C. Lignocaine D. Prilocaine # Which of the following is not a theory for local anesthetic action? A. Membrane expansion theory B. Calcium displacement theory C. Electrical potential theory D. Specific receptor theory E. None of the above

Equality, Justice and Equity The worst form of inequality is to try to make unequal things equal.  (Aristotle) Justice cannot be for one side alone but must be for both.   (Eleanor Roosevelt) Ethics and equity and the principles of justice do not change with the calendar.  (DH Lawrence) The genesis of equality and equity as a concept of social justice arose from a history of evolving philosophies of societal organization and distribution of human rights, responsibilities and services.  The principles of equity and equality are always relevant in the context of distributive justice as well as variety of social justice issues. These principles all appeal the idea that fair treatment is a matter of giving people what they deserve. In general, people deserve to be rewarded for their effort and productivity, punished for their transgressions, treated as equal persons, and have their basic needs met. However, because these principles may come into conf...

# A blue nodular mass on the lateral border of the tongue is soft, smooth and blanches upon pressure. It is most likely to be: A. Lymphoma B. Hemangioma C. Epulis Fissuratum D. Epithelioma # Leutic glossitis can occur in connection with: A. Vitamin B deficiency B. Vitamin C deficiency C. Iron deficiency D. Syphilis

# Cretinism or dwarfism is caused due to hyposecretion of: A. Pituitary gland B. Thyroid gland C. Adrenal gland D. Thymus gland # Islet of Langherhans is a part of: A. Ductless part of Pancreas B. Exocrine part of Pancreas C. Gonads D. Pituitary

# Immunological function of blood is due to: A. Monocytes B. Lymphocytes C. Acidophils D. Neutrophils # Blood constitutes how much percent of body part ? A. 15 % B. 20 % C. 65 % D. 8 %

# Of the following four bacterial species, which is least likely to be found in plaque ? A. Actinomyces viscosus B. Streptococcus mutans C. Streptococcus salivarius D. Streptococcus sanguis # The common etiology of periodontitis is: A. Occlusal trauma B. Systemic factors C. Local irritating factors D. Hormonal defects # Predominant bacteria found in two days old plaque is: A. Streptococci B. Bacteroides C. Spirochaetes D. Actinomyces # In deep older plaque : A. Streptococci and Actinomyces are replaced by rod-like organism B. Streptococci are completely replaced by Neisseria C. Streptococci, Actinomyces and Veilonella remain prominent D. Actinomyces are completely replaced by Streptococci # Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans is commonly associated with: A. Juvenile periodontitis B. Adult periodontitis C. Refractory periodontitis D. All of the above #...

2016 1. Enumerate the CSF findings and morphological changes in the brain in case of Tuberculosis meningitis. (2.5+2.5=5) 2. Write brief about diffusely infiltrating astrocytoma. (5) 2015 1. Enlist the indication and contraindication of lumbar puncture. (3+2=5) 2. Describe the microscopic features of astrocytoma in a child. (2) 3. Describe the brain abscess under following heading: (1.5x2=3) a. Gross and microscopic feature b. Complication 2014 1. Enumerate the degenerative disease of basal ganglia and brain stem. Write about the microscopy changes seen in Alzheimer’s disease. (1+4=5) 2. Mention the most important cause and age of occurrence of subarachnoid hemorrhage. Describe its location with the help of a well-labeled diagram. (1+1+3=5) 2013 1. Write briefly on sub-arachnoid hemorrhage with a labeled diagram of major vessels involved. (3+2=5) 2. Describe the morphologic features of Alzheimer’s disease. (5) 2012 1. Describe the microscopic picture of Alzhe...