NEET MDS Shorts
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PeriodonticsIn periodontal instrumentation, angulation is crucial for effective scaling and root planing. The angulation refers to the relationship between the face of the instrument's blade and the surface of the tooth being treated. Proper angulation allows for optimal removal of calculus and plaque. The other options refer to different relationships that are not specifically defined as "angulation" in the context of periodontal instruments.
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PeriodonticsSwollen marginal tissue is a hallmark of gingivitis, reflecting inflammation and
edema from plaque accumulation and irritants.
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PeriodonticsPyogenic granuloma bleeds on touch, is painless, and is soft in consistency.
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PeriodonticsGuided tissue regeneration (GTR) is used mainly in the treatment of Class II furcations.
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Dental plaque is primarily made up of microbial communities, which play a
significant role in the development of dental diseases like caries and
periodontal disease.
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PeriodonticsThe tooth with the poorest prognosis after furcation therapy due to limited instrument accessibility is the maxillary first premolar.
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PeriodonticsCervical abrasion is often caused by improper brushing techniques, particularly
horizontal brushing, which can wear away the enamel and dentin at the cervical
area of the teeth.
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PeriodonticsThe response to periodontal probing is a reliable method to differentiate
between an acute periapical abscess and an acute periodontal abscess. An acute
periapical abscess typically does not show significant probing depth changes,
while a periodontal abscess may show increased probing depths due to periodontal
tissue involvement.