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Prosthodontics
The modiolus exerts its influence at the canine and premolar region of complete dentures. Modiolus is formed by all of the following muscles except masseter.
Physiology
Calbindin binds calcium and prevents it from affecting epithelial signaling, facilitating calcium absorption in the intestine.
Oral Pathology
A compound odontoma is a benign odontogenic tumor consisting of enamel, dentin, cementum, and pulp arranged in recognizable tooth-like structures. Radiographically, it appears as multiple small, tooth-like radiopaque structures, unlike complex odont