NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsProbing depth can be accurately assessed on the proximal surface of a tooth by slanting the tip of the probe apical to the contact area.
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General Medicine
Adrenaline is the drug of choice in anaphylactic shock as it acts rapidly to counteract the effects of histamine by causing vasoconstriction and bronchodilation. It is administered intramuscularly to ensure quick absorption and action.
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Orthodontics
The possibility that a distal step would become class II is very real, and this not self correcting problem. When the central incisors erupt, these teeth use up essentially all of the excess space in the normal primary dentition. With the eruption of the lateral incisors, space becomes tight in both arches. Continued development of the arches improves the spacing situation, and by the time the canine teeth erupt, space is once again adequate.
Normal child will go through a transitory stage of mandibular incisor crowding at age 8 to 9 even if there will eventually be enough room to accommodate all the permanent teeth in good alignment. In other words, a period when the mandibular incisors are slightly crowded is a normal developmental stage.
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PedodonticsMobile teeth without secondary traumatic occlusion should never be splinted, but occlusal correction can be done.
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PedodonticsThe major disadvantage of temporary intracoronal splinting is the commitment to a permanent splinting.
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General PathologyBite cells are characteristic of G6PD deficiency, resulting from oxidative damage to red blood cells.
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Dental Materials
ORMOCER stands for Organically Modified Ceramic, which is a type of advanced filling material that combines the properties of ceramics and resins for superior performance in dental restorations.
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Oral Medicine
Brain tumors are the most common cause of increased intracranial pressure in adults.
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Oral SurgeryHyaluronidase is an enzyme that breaks down hyaluronic acid, a component found in the extracellular matrix. When added to a local anesthetic, it increases the permeability of tissues, facilitating enhanced diffusion of the anesthetic agent into the surrounding areas. This can broaden the spread of the anesthetic, allowing for a more effective and comprehensive blockade of nerve signaling.
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OrthodonticsFor an 8-year-old patient with skeletal anterior open bite, treatment involves Frankel appliance combined with high-pull headgear to control vertical growth and promote proper jaw development.