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Pedodontics

A chisel is used with a "push" motion.

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Microbiology

There are some enzymes that cause protein to coagulate rather than to produce simpler compund These are known as lab enzymes

1. Coagulase:

  • Definition: Coagulase is an enzyme produced by certain bacteria, most notably Staphylococcus aureus. It catalyzes the conversion of fibrinogen (a soluble plasma protein) into fibrin (an insoluble protein), leading to the clotting of blood.
  • Function: The production of coagulase is a virulence factor for Staphylococcus aureus, as it helps the bacteria evade the host's immune system by forming a protective clot around the bacterial cells. This clot can shield the bacteria from phagocytosis and other immune responses.
  • Clinical Relevance: Coagulase is used in laboratory tests to differentiate between pathogenic Staphylococcus aureus (coagulase-positive) and non-pathogenic staphylococci (coagulase-negative).

2. Proteolytic Enzymes:

  • Definition: Proteolytic enzymes, also known as proteases or peptidases, are enzymes that catalyze the breakdown of proteins into smaller peptides or amino acids by cleaving the peptide bonds between amino acids.
  • Function: These enzymes play crucial roles in various biological processes, including digestion, protein turnover, cell signaling, and immune responses. They are found in many organisms, including humans, where they are involved in the digestion of dietary proteins in the stomach and small intestine.
  • Types: Proteolytic enzymes can be classified based on their mechanism of action (e.g., serine proteases, cysteine proteases, aspartic proteases, and metalloproteases) and their substrate specificity.

Wenmycin is an antibiotic that is derived from the bacterium Streptomyces wenyangensis. It belongs to the class of compounds known as macrolide antibiotics, which are characterized by their large lactone ring structure. Wenmycin has been studied for its antimicrobial properties, particularly against certain types of bacteria.

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Dental Materials

The setting mechanism of light-cured resins involves free radical polymerization initiated by light, which causes the material to contract away from the light source (typically the external surface).

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Endodontics

Discoloration due to pulp degeneration has the best prognosis for bleaching. This is because: 1) The staining is primarily from hemoglobin breakdown products which respond well to oxidizing agents, 2) The discoloration is usually uniform and not deeply embedded, 3) No metallic particles are involved, 4) Responds well to both vital and non-vital bleaching techniques. Tetracycline stains are difficult due to deep incorporation in dentin structure, restorative materials may contain metals, and erythroblastosis fetalis causes deep intrinsic staining that resists bleaching.

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Community Dentistry

WHO classifies operating dental auxiliaries as dental hygienists, school dental nurses, and therapists. Denturists are not included in this classification.

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INI CET

Polyglycolic acid is an example of an absorbable suture, allowing for natural degradation in the body over time, while polyester and silk are non-absorbable.

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Prosthodontics

Isolated recession on a labially prominent upper canine is noted. Examination revealed absence of keratinized gingiva in that area and the vestibule is shallow. The best method to create a zone of attached gingiva in this case is a free pedicle graft.

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Dental Materials

The pH values provided in the text indicate that zinc polycarboxylate cement reaches a pH of 5.8 after 28 days.

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General Medicine

Glomerular filtration typically ceases when systolic blood pressure falls below 70 mmHg as renal perfusion becomes inadequate for filtration.

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General Medicine

In the initial phase of treatment for hemochromatosis, phlebotomy is usually performed once a week to rapidly reduce iron stores. Once transferrin saturation and serum ferritin levels become normal, the frequency is typically reduced to every three months for maintenance.

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