Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

I B.D.S Degree Examination – June 2019

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

1. Describe the fibers of periodontal ligament and write about the synthetic and resorptive cells of
periodontal ligament.

2. Describe in detail morphology of permanent mandibular first molar.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Write in brief about non keratinocytes.

• Discuss layers in keratinized epithelium.

• Transient structures of tooth development.

• Write in brief about lingual aspect of permanent mandibular canine.

• Describe types of cementoenamel junction.

• Discuss the age changes of pulp.

• Write in brief histology of temperomandibular joint.

• Discuss theories of dentin hypersensitivity.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Write in brief about Resting and Reversal lines.

• Enumerate the functions of maxillary sinus.

• Draw well labelled diagram of enamel lamellae and tufts.

• Write in brief about Curve of spee.

• Define Cingulum and fossa.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2018

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Describe in detail the morphology of Mandibular first premolar.

• Classify salivary glands.

• Describe in detail the ductal system of salivary glands.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Odontoblast.

• Intercellular junctions.

• Pulp stones.

• Principal fibers of periodental ligament.

• Enamel lamellae.

• Lingual aspect of permanent maxillary canine.

• Systems of dental notation.

• Oral phase of deglutition.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Incremental lines.

• Taste buds.

• Ridge.

• Seeding theory.

• Stellate reticulum.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

I B.D.S Degree Examination – July 2018

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Enumerate and write in detail about the morphological stages in tooth development.

• Discuss the morphology of permanent maxillary canine. Add a note on its chronology.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Write the differences between Primary and permanent Dentition.

• Describe the histology of serous acini.

• Discuss the functions of saliva.

• Occlusal morphology of permanent maxillary first molar.

• Discuss incremental lines of dentin and enamel.

• Discuss function and lining of maxillary sinus.

• Tooth Numbering Systems.

• Principal fibres of periodontal ligament.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Pulp stone.

• Define cusp,fossa.

• Functions of reduced enamel epithelium.

• Cemento Enamel junction.

• Tomes granular layer.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2017

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAYS*

• Describe the development of Dentogingival Junction. Add a note on Junctional Epithelium.

• Describe the chronology and morphological aspects of Permanent mandibular second prermolar.Add a
note on Arch Traits.

*SHORT ESSAYS*

• Derivatives of Neural crest Cells.

• Calcifications.

• Cap stage.

• Cementoblasts and cementocytes.

• Histology of Bone.

• Mechanism of tooth Eruption.

• Gingival Fibers.

• Functions of periodontal ligament.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Cingulum.

• Derivatives of dental papilla and dental sac.

• Embrasures.

• Incremental lines of Dentin.

• Mamelons.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Aug 2017

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Classify oral mucous membrane and write in detail about histology of masticatory mucosa.

• Discuss the morphology of permanent mandibular first molar.Add a note on its chronology.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Histology of gingiva.

• Describe the histology of mixed salivary gland.

• Discuss the functions of periodontal ligament.

• Crown morphology of permanent maxillary canine.

• Discuss age changes in dentin,enamel and pulp.

• Theories of tooth eruption.

• Tooth Numbering systems.

• Deglutition.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Shedding of teeth.

• Fate of dental lamina.

• Hertwigs epithelial root sheath.

• Cementoenamel junction.

• Interglobular dentin.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2016

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Enumerate the zones of dental pulp.Describe the histology of dental pulp.Add a note on the blood
vessels of the pulp.

• Describe the buccal,palatal, mesial,distal and occlusal aspects of maxillary first premolar. Add a note
on its chronology.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Organizing and formative stages in the life cycle of ameloblasts.

• Interglobular dentin.

• Types of cementum.

• Internal reconstruction of bone.

• Myoepithelial cells.

• Matrix vesicle theory of mineralization.

• Decalcification of tissue specimen.

• Development of face.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Perikymata.

• Dead tracts

• Submerged tooth.

• Compensatory curves of dental arch.

• Dental formula.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – June 2016

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

*LONG ESSAY*

• Enumerate the stages in the life cycle of ameloblasts. Describe in detail the events in amelogenesis.

• Describe the buccal,palatal and Occlusal surface of permanent maxillary first molar. List five important
differences from permanent maxillary second molar.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Early bell stage of tooth development.

• Structure of dentinal tubules.

• Cells of dental pulp.

• Alveolar bone proper.

• Vermilion border of lip.

• Theories of mineralization.

• Fixation of tissue specimen.

• Development of tongue.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Age changes in dentin.

• Incremental lines of Salter.

• Epithelial attachment.

• Mast cells.

• Transverse ridge.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2015

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAYS*

• Describe in detail the morphology of the mandibular first molar.Add a note on its Chronology.

• Enumerate the stages in the lifecycle of ameloblast.Describe in detail the events in amelogenesis.

*SHORT ESSAYS*

• Microscopic appearance of Gingiva.

• Myoepithelial Cells.

• Principal fibres of periodontal Ligament.

• Root formation.

• Tooth numbering systems.

• Oral phase of Deglutition

• Osteoclast.

• Theories of dentin Sensitivity.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Cellular Cementum.

• Dead tracts.

• Lining of Maxillary Sinus.

• Oblique Ridge.

• Zone of Weil.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – July 2015

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAYS*

• Describe in detail the morphology of the Maxillary first premolar.Add a note on its chronology.

• Describe the Light and Ultra microscopic appearance of Gingiva.

*SHORT ESSAYS*

• Cementoenamel junctions.

• Hypocalcified areas of Enamel.

• Functions of Pulp.

• Booster theory of Mineralization.

• Ducts of Salivary Glands.

• Occlusal surface of permanent maxillary first Molar.

• Primary Dentin.

• Taste buds.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Bundle Bone.

• Fibroblasts.

• Functions of Maxillary Sinus.

• Mamelons.

• Maturative stage in Life cycle of Ameloblast.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2014

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAYS*

• Describe in detail the Ductoacinar unit of Salivary Glands and add a note on composition and functions
of saliva.

• Describe the morphological aspects of Permanent Maxillary Central Incisor. Add a note on the types of
Traits.

*SHORT ESSAYS*

• Lining Mucosa.

• Anatomy and histology of Temporomandibular Joint.

• Dental Lamina and its fate.

• Types of Bone.

• Tooth numbering systems.

• Theories of Tooth eruption.

• Cementogenesis.

• Pain.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Overjet and Overbite.

• Glands of Blandin and Nuhn

Birbeck's Granules.

• Lamina Dura.

• Enamel Knot, cord and Niche.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – June 2014

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAYS*

• Describe in detail the mechanism of Tooth Eruption.

• Describe the chronology and morphological aspects of Permanent Maxillary second premolar.

*SHORT ESSAYS*

• Root formation.

• Cells of the Periodontal Ligament.

• Difference between Maxillary first and second Premolar.

• Histology of Shedding.

• Mastication.

• Development of Mandible.

• Specialized Mucosa.

• Histology of Salivary Glands.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Line Angles and Point Angles.

• Morula.

• Freeway Space.

• Incremental lines of Retzius.

• Interglobular Dentin.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2013

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Enumerate the stages in tooth development.Discuss in detail about amelogenesis.

• Describe the morphology of permanent maxillary first molar.Add a note on its chronology.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Specialized oral mucosa.

• Histology of minor salivary glands.

• Discuss the functions and histology of maxillary sinus.

• Crown morphology of permanent maxillary first premolar.

• Discuss incremental lines of dentin and enamel.

• Shedding of teeth.

• Tooth numbering systems.

• Principal fibres of periodontal ligament.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Pulp stone.

• Define cingulum,ridge and fossa.

• Enamel lamellae.

• Interglobular dentin.

• Non keratinocytes.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – June 2013

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Describe in detail the morphology of permanent Mandibular first molar.

• Describe in detail the hypocalcified structures in Enamel.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Cellular cementum.

• Vermilion zone of lip.

• Myoepithelial cell.

• Age changes in dentin.

• Periodontal ligament traction theory.

• Differences between the permanent maxillary and mandibular canine.

• Occlusal surface of maxillary first premolar.

• Masseter.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Fixation.

• Lamina dura.

• Medial pterygoid.

• Dental papilla.

• Meckel's cartilage.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – June 2012

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

*LONG ESSAY*

• Explain in detail the life cycle of Ameloblasts with suitable Diagrams.

• Describe the morphology of permanent maxillary first molar. Add a note on chronology of maxillary
permanent first molar.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Mandibular nerve.

• Dentin hypersensitivity theories.

• Keratinized mucosa.

• Histology of mucous salivary gland.

• Functions of periodontal ligament.

• Contact areas and embrasures.

• Maxillary sinus histology and functions.

• Development of palate.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Osteoblast.

• Cellular cementum.

• Age changes in enamel.

• Hertwigs epithelial root sheath.

• Define: Ridge, Fossa.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2012

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
*LONG ESSAY*

• Classify salivary glands and ducts. Explain histology of serous salivary gland.

• Explain the morphology of Mandibular second premolar with suitable diagrams.

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Incremental lines of Enamel, Dentin, Cementum, Bone.

• Papillae of tongue.

• Ameloblasts in formative stage.

• Principal fibers of periodontal ligament.

• Cemento enamel junction.

• Alveolar bone proper.

• Age changes in pulp.

• Theories of tooth eruption.

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Odontoclast.

• Interglobular dentin.

• Functions of maxillary sinus.

• Name any four nonkeratinocytes.

• Predentin.
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – June /July 2011

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

LONG ESSAY*

• Describe in detail the morphology of permanent maxillary canine

• Classify oral mucous membrane. Write in detail the macro and microscopic features of Gingiva

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Advanced bell stage of tooth development

• Functions of Pulp
• Striated duct
• Age change in dentin
• Nonkeratinocytes
• Occlusal aspect of permanent maxillary first molar
• Differences between deciduous and permanent teeth
• Factors affecting calcium metabolism in the body

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• Circumvallate papilla
• Howships lacunae
• Curve of spee
• Lateral pterygoid
• Epithelial rests
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2011

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
LONG ESSAY

• Brief the stages in the development af tooth. Explain the Advanced bell stage with suitable diagram.

• Write the difference between permanent and deciduous teeth.

SHORT ESSAY

• Histology of pulp.

• Nerve supply of tongue.

• Physical characteristics and chemical properties of enamel.

• Functions of saliva.

• Gingiva.

• Primary, secondary and tertiary dentin.

• Cellular cementum.

• Development of upper and lower lip.

SHORT ANSWERS

• Normal serum calcium level.

• Myoepithelial cells.

• Theories of tooth eruption.

• Decalcifying agents.

• Define- fissure, ridge.

Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka
I B.D.S Degree Examination – June/July 2010

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.

*LONG ESSAY*

• Classify Oral mucosa. Write in detail on Masticatory mucosa

• Describe in detail the morphology of Permanent Maxillary Canine

*SHORT ESSAY*

• Structures on dorsum of tongue

• Formation of root
• Hypocalcified structures of enamel
• Cementoenamel junction
• Functions of pulp
• Functions of saliva
• Fibronexus theory of tooth eruption
• Alveolar process

*SHORT ANSWERS*

• FDI System
• Cusp of Carabelli
• Interglobular dentin
• Cell rests of Malassez
• Mental nerve
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

I B.D.S Degree Examination – Dec 2010

Time: 3 Hrs. [Max.Marks: 70]

HUMAN ORAL AND DENTAL ANATOMY, EMBRYOLOGY, PHYSIOLOGY

& HISTOLOGY
(RS-3)
QP Code: 1181
Your answers should be specific to the questions asked.
Draw neat labeled diagrams wherever necessary.
LONG ESSAY

• Describe in detail the morphology of Permanent Maxillary first premolar.

• Describe the histological structures of pulp.

SHORT ESSAY

• Functional and histological differences between keratinized and non keratinized mucosa.

• Types of dentin in cross section.

• Functions of striated duct.

• Hypercementosis.

• Elevations on tooth surface.

• Muscles of mastication.

• Dental lamina.

• Theories of calcification.

SHORT ANSWERS

• Functions of teeth.

• Pit and fissure.

• Primary and secondary cuticles.

• Histology of maxillary sinus.

• Osteon.