NEET MDS Shorts
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ProsthodonticsHouse classification is based on the mental attitude of the patient.
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Periodonticsagranulocytosis, leukemia, and granulocytopenia—can significantly impact the
health of the gingiva by affecting the immune response and increasing
susceptibility to infections.
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PhysiologyThe primary mechanism by which acid secretion is regulated in the stomach is by the pH of the stomach content, which influences gastric secretions.
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Dental MaterialsAcid etching creates microscopic tags and fissures on the enamel surface, allowing the restorative material to flow in and mechanically interlock, enhancing the bond strength.
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Oral MedicineCushing's syndrome is caused by prolonged exposure to high levels of cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands. Cortisol excess leads to symptoms such as moon facies, buffalo hump, truncal obesity, purple striae, and proximal muscle weakness, among others.
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Dental MaterialsAn excessive amount of amine initiator can lead to a faster reaction rate and a decrease in the depth of cure, as the light may not be able to penetrate deep enough into the material to activate the entire polymerization process.
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Prosthodontics
An abutment is a tooth or implant that provides support for a fixed or removable prosthesis. It is crucial for the stability and retention of the prosthetic device.
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PhysiologyThe pyloric sphincter, also known as the pylorus, is a ring of smooth muscle that connects the stomach to the duodenum. It relaxes to allow small, controlled amounts of chyme to pass from the stomach into the duodenum. This regulation is important to prevent the rapid emptying of the stomach and the potential overwhelming of the small intestine with food and acid.