NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsIn a deep pocket of 6 mm, calculus found only as a thin ring at the apical third may be due to fracture and dislodgement of the enamel part of calculus.
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General MedicineThe combination of confusion, tremors, and elevated serum ammonia levels in the setting of alcoholism suggests hepatic encephalopathy, which can occur due to liver dysfunction.
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PeriodonticsBiobrane is a commercially available biodegradable membrane.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Absorbable sutures are particularly beneficial for pediatric patients who may
struggle to return for suture removal. These sutures dissolve over time,
eliminating the need for a follow-up visit to remove them
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Dental MaterialsResilience is the amount of energy absorbed by a structure when it is stressed to proportional Limit.
The elastic area of the stress-strain graph gives resilience; entire area up to breaking point is a measure of toughness.
The slope of straight Line gives Young’s modulus.
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RadiologyDead bone appears on a radiograph as radiopaque.
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PhysiologyPepsin is the primary enzyme responsible for the breakdown of proteins in the stomach during the gastric phase of digestion. It is secreted as pepsinogen by the chief cells of the gastric mucosa and is activated by hydrochloric acid to become pepsin.
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PhysiologyThe gastrocolic reflex is the contraction of the colon triggered by the presence of food in the stomach, facilitating bowel movements.