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The ideal thickness for a graft is typically between 1.0 to 1.5 mm to ensure adequate healing and integration.

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Identify the wrong statement regarding salivary scan: When both are indicated, sialogram is done first.

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The offset angle of a Gracey curette between the blade and shank is 60 degrees.

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Examination of the patient revealed hyperplastic tuberosity touching the retromolar pad in the mandibular rest position. You would like to reduce the tuberosity before constructing complete dentures.

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The vertical angle for making bitewing radiographs is approximately five degrees downward.

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Midline diastema is a common condition involving a gap between the two upper front teeth.

Various orthodontic techniques and appliances can be used to close this space, which typically involves applying controlled force to move the teeth closer together.

(a) Lingual bow with inter tooth traction: A lingual bow is an orthodontic appliance that can be used with traction (force) between teeth to close a diastema.

(b) Hawley's appliance with finger springs: A Hawley appliance is a type of removable retainer often used in orthodontics.

It can be modified with finger springs to apply gentle pressure and move teeth, including closing a diastema.

(c) Bonding tooth and inter tooth elastics: Bonding brackets or buttons to the teeth and using intermaxillary elastics (rubber bands) is a standard method to apply force and close gaps.

(d) Use of steel ligature directly on tooth: Applying a steel ligature wire directly around a tooth to move it would likely cause uncontrolled tilting of the tooth and potential damage to the tooth and surrounding tissues, rather than a proper, controlled correction of the diastema.It is not a standard or safe method for this purpose.

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A prothrombin time of 45 seconds (normal 11-15 seconds) indicates severe coagulopathy and contraindications extraction. This prolonged PT suggests either excessive anticoagulation or severe liver dysfunction, both of which significantly increase bleeding risk. The procedure should be postponed until coagulation parameters are normalized.

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Facial Artery:

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The combination of jaundice, hepatosplenomegaly, and thrombocytopenia suggests that the patient has developed cirrhosis of the liver due to chronic alcohol abuse.