THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper I

General Restorative

Thursday 24 October 2002

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	Describe the various treatment options for the management of a Class II furcation defect in a mandibular molar.

2.	Detail the impression techniques and materials you would use to ensure:

(a)	an accurately fitting mandibular cobalt-chromium partial denture which is of a Kennedy I design and which is supported by teeth and mucosa;

(b)	an accurately fitting anterior crown.

3.	What are the possible causes of pulpal injury, which may occur as a consequence of the preparation of a full coverage ceramic bonded to metal crown?   How may this damage be minimised?

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper 2

Endodontic Specialty

Thursday 24 October 2002

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	Discuss the criteria for non-surgical root canal re-treatment of a maxillary molar.   Describe how you would undertake this procedure assuming a gutta-percha root filling is already present in the tooth.

2.	Describe the development of endodontic-periodontic lesions and discuss their management.

3.	Outline the theories of the aetiology of dentine hypersensitivity, discuss the management of dentine hypersensitivity.

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper 2

Periodontic Specialty

Thursday 24 October 2002

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	Critically assess the clinical value of local (controlled release) antimicrobials in the management of periodontal disease.

2.	Discuss the aetiology and management of localised gingival recession.

3.	Discuss the effect of systemic risk factors on the progression of periodontal disease.

THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH

MEMBERSHIP IN RESTORATIVE DENTISTRY

Part II

Paper 2

Prosthodontic Specialty

Thursday 24 October 2002

Time:   3 hours

ALL questions to be answered

1.	Outline the different treatment modalities which may be considered for patients with tooth wear.   Discuss the factors which you would take into consideration when deciding on a treatment plan.

2.	Discuss the factors, which determine the choice of a direct retainer for a removable partial denture.

3.	Outline the clinical and technical procedures required to reline an implant-retained  complete mandibular denture which is supported by two implants and a bar.   List the advantages and disadvantages of the techniques described.