NEET MDS Shorts
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The mandible is ossified in the fibrous membrane covering the outer surfaces of Meckel’s cartilages.
These cartilages form the cartilaginous bar of the mandibular arch, and are two in number, a right and a left.
Ossification takes place in the membrane covering the outer surface of the ventral end of Meckel’s cartilage , and each half of the bone is formed from a single center which appears, near the mental foramen, about the sixth week of fetal life.
By the tenth week the portion of Meckel’s cartilage which lies below and behind the incisor teeth is surrounded and invaded by the membrane bone
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Intercanine width serves as safety valve for dominant horizontal basal mandibular growth spurt.
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OrthodonticsThe lymphoid system, which includes lymph nodes, spleen, and other lymphatic tissues, undergoes significant growth during childhood. By the age of 9-10 years, the lymphoid tissue can reach approximately 200% of its adult size due to the increased demand for immune function during this period. This growth is part of the body's preparation for increased exposure to pathogens as children interact more with their environment.
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OrthodonticsCrowding that occurs after age 18 is typically the result of physiological maturational changes.
Explanation: Dental crowding is a common malocclusion where teeth do not have enough space to align properly in the dental arch. After the age of 18, most of the facial growth has concluded, and the teeth are fully erupted. If crowding occurs at this stage, it is most likely due to physiological maturational changes, such as the natural movement of teeth or the eruption of third molars (wisdom teeth). Impacted third molars are another potential cause of late crowding, but the question specifies that the crowding is not due to them. Orthodontic relapse is a possibility if the individual had prior orthodontic treatment, but without that context, the most likely cause for new crowding in adulthood is the natural shifting of teeth over time or the late eruption of wisdom teeth. Periodontal disease can affect tooth positioning, but it does not directly cause crowding.
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OrthodonticsExplanation: Thumb sucking is a common behavior in children and does not always lead to maxillary prognathism, psychological disturbances, or the need for appliance therapy. Many children stop thumb sucking on their own without intervention.
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OrthodonticsExpansion and distalization are considered noninvasive methods for
gaining space in orthodontic treatment.
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OrthodonticsThe transitional phase of dentition refers to the period when the primary (deciduous) teeth are being replaced by permanent teeth. This phase is characterized by the simultaneous eruption of permanent teeth and the exfoliation (loss) of primary teeth. It typically occurs between the ages of 6 and 12 years. The other options do not accurately describe this transitional phase; option 2 refers to a post-transitional phase, while option 3 pertains to orthodontic treatment rather than a specific phase of dentition.