THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper I

General Restorative

Monday 10 April 2000

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	Discuss biological width in regard to restorative care.  Discuss how this influences your design of fixed and removable restorations.

2.	A new patient attends your surgery complaining of “wearing away of the permanent natural teeth”.  Discuss how you would assess the situation and outline your early management of the case.

3.	An 18 year old patient has hypodontia and has not had any previous treatment for this condition.  The patient now wishes to discuss the possibilities that exist to overcome the cosmetic problem.  Discuss the treatment options.

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper 2

Endodontic Specialty

Monday 10 April 2000

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	What are the indications for surgical endodontic treatment?  Describe the materials that may be used as root-end fillings, discussing their advantages and disadvantages.

2.	Discuss the management of the avulsed maxillary permanent incisor tooth.

3.	Cross-sectional studies indicate that root canal treatment is less successful in general dental practice.  Describe regimes which may be implemented to improve the success of root canal treatment in General Dental Practice.

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper 2

Periodontic Specialty

Monday 10 April 2000

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	Discuss the clinical features, pathogenesis and management of early onset periodontitis.

2.	Describe the periodontal tissues and their roles in periodontal breakdown and responses to treatment.

3.	Discuss the “risk factors” that are associated with periodontal breakdown.

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper 2

Prosthodontic Specialty

Monday 10 April 2000

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	What are the indications for crown lengthening as part of advanced restorative care?  Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such procedures.

2.	When missing maxillary permanent incisor teeth are being replaced, discuss the factors which influence their subsequent form and positioning.  Illustrate your answer with examples for both fixed and removable options.

3.	With regards to clasp theory in removable prosthodontics, how is reciprocation achieved and how is it optimised?