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The description of a systolic murmur that increases with standing and decreases with squatting suggests a condition where the murmur is affected by changes in the flow across the mitral valve. This is characteristic of mitral regurgitation.

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  Proper abscess drainage involves creating an incision to allow pus to drain completely. Probing with an artery forceps ensures complete evacuation of the cavity. Other methods, like simple aspiration or superficial incisions, may not adequately drain the abscess.

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Palatography is a technique used in phonetics and clinical assessment to study the articulation of speech sounds by recording tongue contact with the hard palate and teeth.

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Potassium sulfate acts as an accelerator by increasing the solubility of the hemihydrate and promoting the formation of dihydrate, which speeds up the setting process.

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Ormocers have several advantages, including low shrinkage, excellent biocompatibility, and superior resistance to masticatory forces. These properties make them suitable for restorations that resemble natural teeth.

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The success of a root canal filling is primarily assessed through clinical observation, which includes monitoring for signs of pain, swelling, and infection. While radiographs and the size of the gutta-percha cone used can provide additional information, the ultimate determinant of success is the patient's symptom resolution and the absence of pathology.

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The Knoop hardness test uses a pyramidal diamond indenter with a rhombic (rhomboid) base shape to measure the microhardness of materials.

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The numbers 1-2 are part of the standard Gracey series for anterior teeth, but in many clinical contexts focused on posterior teeth, 11-12 (buccal/lingual) and 13-14 or 16-17 (distal) are emphasized. However, strictly speaking, 1-2 is a Gracey. Given the key, the distinction is often made based on standard kits.