NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral medicineTrismus in parapharyngeal abscess is due to spasm of the medial pterygoid muscle. The infection in the parapharyngeal space causes irritation and reflex spasm of this muscle, which is closely related anatomically to this space, resulting in restricted mouth opening.
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Apertognathia specifically refers to a skeletal anterior open bite where the upper and lower teeth fail to reach occlusal contact.
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Public Health DentistryIn warmer climates, people tend to drink more water to stay hydrated. This increased water consumption can lead to higher exposure to fluoride ions in the community water supply, which is often fluoridated to prevent dental caries. However, the actual concentration of fluoride ions in the water is typically controlled and not directly affected by the climate.
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Christ-Siemens-Touraine Syndrome is a form of hypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia, characterized by hypohidrosis (reduced sweating), hypotrichosis (sparse hair), and oligodontia (few teeth). Supernumerary teeth are extra teeth and are not characteristic; rather, missing teeth are expected.
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PedodonticsThe advantage of electrosurgery over blade for gingival tissue management is less hemorrhage.
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PeriodonticsThe relationship between the working edge of the instrument and the tooth surface is called adaptation.
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PhysiologyBoth low pH in the stomach and high pH in the duodenum inhibit gastric acid secretion, helping to regulate the digestive process.
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PedodonticsButtressing bone formation is due to trauma from occlusion.
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PedodonticsA pocket depth of 6 mm means the distance between the gingival margin and the base of the sulcus is 6 mm.
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PedodonticsThe cross-section of a sickle scaler is triangular.