NEET MDS Shorts
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Dental Materials
Microfilled composites have a very high surface area with silica particles diameters of 0.04 to 0.2 µm, which provides excellent aesthetic results and polishability.
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General MicrobiologyOne unit of antitoxin refers to the amount needed to neutralize 100 MLD of diphtheria toxin.
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Dental Anatomy
The primary teeth begin to form in utero at about six weeks. Hard tissue
formation occurs in all primary teeth by the 18th week in utero. 3. The
permanent teeth begin to develop at approximately four months of age in utero.
Maxillary and mandibular first molars begin to calcify at birth.
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Physiology
Pancreatic amylase is an enzyme that plays a key role in the digestion of carbohydrates. It is secreted into the duodenum in response to food and breaks down complex starches into simpler disaccharides like maltose and isomaltose. These disaccharides are then further hydrolyzed by other enzymes into glucose for absorption.
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Oral PathologyParotid fatty changes can be a sign of conditions like metabolic issues (obesity, diabetes, hyperlipidemia), malnutrition (including during recovery from starvation), chronic conditions like Sjögren's syndrome, alcoholic abuse, and age-related changes
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General MicrobiologyBacillary dysentery, primarily caused by Shigella species, is known for producing stool that is typically bright red in color due to the presence of blood and inflammatory cells. The intense red color is a result of the invasive nature of the bacteria, which damage the intestinal lining leading to bloody diarrhea.
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Dental Materials
Ceromer is a composite material that combines the benefits of glass ionomers and composite resins. The inclusion of ceramic fillers and fluoride releasing fillers in a polymer matrix gives Ceromer its unique handling properties and enhances its restorative capabilities.
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RadiologyLoss of lamina dura and ground glass appearance indicates fibrous dysplasia.
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General PathologyDeletion of a gene is not true about sickle cell anemia; it is caused by a point mutation, not a deletion.
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Periodontics
Dilantin therapy (Phenytoin)