NEET MDS Shorts
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Prosthodontics
The Bull rule pertains to the concept of occlusal balance during lateral
movements in dentistry. It suggests that certain cusps may need to be adjusted
or ground to achieve a balanced occlusion, particularly in the context of
removable prosthodontics or fixed restorations. Ante's rule (option 1) relates to the relationship between the anterior and
posterior teeth in occlusion.
25889
Oral Medicine
Long-term inhaled corticosteroid therapy is commonly used in COPD management to reduce inflammation and exacerbations. Common side effects include oral thrush, pneumonia due to immunocompromise, and osteoporosis due to steroid-induced bone loss. Tachycardia is not a typical side effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
99377
RadiologyAsymptomatic mixed radiopaque and radiolucent lesions found at the lower incisor region of a middle-aged woman may be cementoma.
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PedodonticsThe major disadvantage of temporary intracoronal splinting is the commitment to a permanent splinting.
97022
ProsthodonticsDirecting forces along the long axis of the crown is an effective way to minimize the stresses on an abutment tooth in a fixed partial denture (FPD). This allows the tooth to function more naturally and reduces the likelihood of complications such as root fracture or periodontal damage
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Conservative DentistryNatural glaze is often more durable and permanent compared to applied artificial glaze, providing a better finish.
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INI CET
When a small root tip is displaced into the maxillary sinus, the recommended initial management is to attempt retrieval using the Valsalva maneuver or gentle suction. This non-invasive technique uses air pressure to force the fragment back into the socket.
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General Medicine
Chronic lymphocytic leukemia is characterized by the accumulation of mature-looking but functionally incompetent lymphocytes in the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid tissues. Common physical examination findings include splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy, and hepatomegaly due to infiltration by leukemic cells.
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Public Health DentistryAn expression of probability based on the ratio of the difference between two means, divided by the standard error of the difference, is known as the t value (or t-statistic). This value is used in hypothesis testing to determine if the means of two groups are significantly different.
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INI CET
The common carotid artery typically bifurcates into the internal and external carotid arteries at the level of the upper border of the thyroid cartilage (around the C4 vertebra).