NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral MedicineThe primary mode of diagnosis for Huntington's disease is genetic testing. It involves identifying the expansion of a trinucleotide repeat (CAG) in the HTT gene on chromosome 4.
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Oral PathologyExplanation: A compound odontoma is a type of odontogenic tumor that consists of multiple small tooth-like structures (denticles) and resembles the anatomy of normal teeth. In contrast, a complex odontoma has a more disorganized structure and does not resemble normal teeth.
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Oral SurgeryEach of the following statements about local anaesthesia is correct except: Prilocaine is more toxic than lignocaine.
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Periodontics
If a laterally positioned flap is not properly designed or secured, it can lead
to complications such as tearing or failing to fully cover the dehiscence,
potentially causing a new dehiscence at the donor site.
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Oral PathologyAnitschow's cells, also known as "caterpillar cells," are a type of histiocyte that can be found in the context of certain inflammatory conditions, including aphthous ulcers. These cells are indicative of a specific immune response and are often associated with the healing process of these painful oral lesions.
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Oral MedicineThe definitive treatment for a pneumothorax is the insertion of a chest tube, which allows the evacuation of air or gas from the pleural space and the re-expansion of the lung. This is crucial for alleviating the symptoms and preventing the condition from progressing to a tension pneumothorax, which can be life-threatening. Other treatments may include oxygen therapy and pain management.
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Oral PathologyBence Jones proteins are seen in multiple myeloma, not polycythemia vera.
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Dental MaterialsThe specification controls the qualities of dental amalgam by listing requirements for creep, compressive strength, and dimensional change.