Becoming an orthodontist is a dream for many aspirants and thus, is a highly demanded specialty among the PG aspirants. A definite schedule along with dedication is all you need while preparing this subject in order to crack MDS entrance exams.
As days are numbered, reliable study plan and selective study approach is imperative to prepare this subject. However, some of the topics that you covered in pedodontics will be revised here and thus, you can dedicate rest of the time on the remaining topics.
Moreover, to assist you in your preparations, we bring forth this blog to enlighten you about how to prepare this subject and topics that are most important for preparing orthodontics.
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Tips to Prepare
- To cover the syllabus on time, you must prepare a definite schedule and should strictly follow it.
- Prepare notes and flashcards.
- Revise regularly as revision leads to longer retention.
- Take subject-wise mock tests to increase your preparation level.
Vital topics to be prepared in Orthodontics for MDS entrance exams:
TOPIC |
SUB-TOPIC |
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT: INTRODUCTION |
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DEVELOPMENT OF DENTITION |
Primary Dentition
And similarly features for predental period, mixed dentition, early permanent dentition |
MALOCCLUSION |
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CEPHALOMETRICS |
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SKELETAL MATURITY INDICATORS |
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BIOLOGY OF TOOTH MOVEMENT |
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ANCHORAGE |
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PREVENTIVE AND INTERCEPTIVE ORTHODONTICS |
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REMOVABLE APPLIANCES |
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FIXED APPLIANCE |
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MYOFUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES (FUNCTIONAL APPLIANCES) |
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SURGICAL ORTHODONTICS |
Mandibular prognathism -(treatment) Saggital split osteotomy with mandibular set back; oblique subcondylar (subsigmoid) osteotomy |
RETENTION AND RELAPSE |
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GOOD TO KNOW TOPICS |
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Reference BOOKS:
Foreign Authors:
- Contemporary Orthodontics- William R. Proffit
- Graber's Textbook Of Orthodontics
Indian Authors:
- Textbook of Orthodontics- Gurkeerat Singh
- Orthodontics- The Art and Science- S.I Bhalajhi
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We hope this blog will benefit you in preparing orthodontics for MDS entrance exams.
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