NEET MDS Shorts
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INI CET
Pre-surgical orthodontics involves occlusal decompensation (aligning teeth within each jaw), while post-surgical treatment fine-tunes the occlusion so the teeth fit perfectly in the new skeletal relationship.
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NEETMDS
Furcation involvement refers to bone loss where roots diverge. The prognosis is generally poorer in maxillary premolars due to specific anatomy, such as the mesial concavity and close proximity of roots, making debridement challenging.
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INI CET
Killian's dehiscence is a weak area in the laryngopharynx. Outpouching here leads to Zenker's diverticulum.
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General PathologyHypertension is not a typical feature of Paget disease of bone; it is characterized by a mosaic pattern of newly formed woven bone.
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Dental Materials
Camphorquinone is a photosensitizer that absorbs blue light and initiates the free radical polymerization of the resin when irradiated, leading to cross-linking and setting of the composite.
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NEETMDS
Recent studies indicate that the head of the enamel prism is generally more resistant to demineralization than the tail.
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General PathologyIntegrins are likely under-expressed in this boy, as they play a crucial role in cell adhesion and signaling, and their deficiency can lead to various immunological issues.
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OrthodonticsThe high labial-bow is typically used for molar retraction and is not designed for incisor retraction. In contrast, Roberts retractors, split labial-bows, and apron springs are all instruments that can be used effectively for retracting incisors during orthodontic treatment.
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Physiology
Answer: 2) The primary neurotransmitter involved in the sympathetic nervous system's response at the neuromuscular junction is norepinephrine, which acts on alpha and beta-adrenergic receptors.
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PeriodonticsCraters in facial and lingual interdental bone are best eliminated by osseous regeneration procedures.