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Answer 1 - Prosthodontic Management of Hemimaxillectomy (50 Marks)
Covers: Introduction, preoperative assessment, Aramany classification (all 6 classes with table), three phases of obturator (surgical/interim/definitive), retention-support-stability, impression techniques, hollow bulb fabrication, functional rehabilitation (speech/mastication/swallowing), surgical modifications, patient instructions, and recent advances (CAD-CAM, 3D printing, zygomatic implants, magnets, flexible obturators).
Answer 2 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Mandibular Defects (50 Marks)
Covers: Introduction, clinical/radiographic/biopsy diagnosis, Cantor-Curtis/Jewer/Boyd/Brown classifications, types of defects with clinical features (Andy Gump deformity), mandibular deviation and guide flange prosthesis, reconstruction vs. prosthodontic rehabilitation decision table, three phases of rehabilitation, implant-supported options, impression techniques, prosthesis design, palatal augmentation for speech/swallowing, QOL data, and recent advances (VSP, CAD-CAM plates, tissue engineering, alloplastic TMJ, fibular flap + immediate implants).
Answer 3 - Recent Advances in Maxillofacial Prosthetic Materials (50 Marks)
Covers: Ideal properties, classification, conventional materials (PMMA/silicones RTV and HTV/polyurethane/vinyl plastisol), color characterization, nanocomposite silicone modifications (CNT/ZnO/UV stabilizers/antifungal), full digital workflow, 7 types of 3D printing (SLA/DLP/FDM/Polyjet/binder jetting/DIW/full-color), retention materials (adhesives + implant systems with magnets/Locator/bar-clip), PEEK frameworks, longevity data, and future directions (bioprinting, AI color matching, smart prostheses).
Answer 4 - Types of Obturators and Recent Advances (10 Marks)
Covers: Definition, 4 classification systems (phase-based, location-based, material-based, bulb design-based), and 5 recent advances with PubMed citations.
Reference List: 8 standard textbooks + 17 PubMed-verified articles (2021-2026) with PMIDs
