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Prosthodontics
Fixed and removable prosthetics, crown preparations, RPD design, complete dentures, occlusion, and implant fundamentals — structured for OSCE, viva, and board exams.
What examiners focus on
- Crown preparation principles — taper, finish line, occlusal reduction
- RPD design — Kennedy classification, surveying, components, and path of insertion
- Complete denture fabrication steps — impression through insertion
- Occlusion concepts — centric relation, lateral excursion, and interference
- Impression material selection and error troubleshooting
- Cement selection rationale for provisional vs definitive crowns
- Implant-supported prosthetics — basic planning and contraindications
5 tips for prosthodontics exams
- For crown prep questions, always mention taper angle, finish line type, and why you chose it.
- RPD design vivas follow a fixed order — Kennedy class first, then surveying, then components. Practice that flow.
- Know the complete denture steps as a numbered sequence — examiners will stop you mid-step and ask "what's next?"
- Occlusion questions often test definitions — CR vs CO, working vs non-working side. Keep them crisp.
- When discussing impression errors, always link the error to the clinical consequence (e.g. "air blow = void in die = poor margin fit").
Study articles
Crown Prep Checklist for OSCE
Step-by-step crown preparation principles with examiner marking points.
RPD Design in 6 Steps
Kennedy classification to final design — a structured prosthodontics guide.
Complete Denture Steps in OSCE Style
Full fabrication sequence from primary impression to insertion and review.
Occlusion Basics for Board Exams
CR, CO, lateral excursion, and interference — the definitions examiners test.