NEET MDS Shorts
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Endodontics
The most common cause of pulp pathology, or pulpitis, is microbial invasion, typically stemming from dental caries (tooth decay).
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Dental Materials
The line of force refers to the direction in which the force is applied during condensation. It is crucial to apply the force in a controlled and precise manner to avoid causing damage to the tooth or the restoration. The text mentions that the force applied with a condenser parallels the long axis of the instrument shaft, with specific angles recommended for different areas of the cavity.
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Orthodontics
SOLUTION NSAIDS, i.e. Brufen, etc. inhibit tooth movement as they interfere with production of prostaglandins.
• Nimesulide does not interfere with PG production and so can be safely given during tooth movements.
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Physiology
Type A? fibers are thinly myelinated and conduct pain and temperature signals rapidly. They are involved in the transmission of the initial sharp pain sensation, often in response to noxious stimuli such as pinpricks or intense heat.
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Conservative DentistryRoughening the old restoration and re-etching it allows for better bonding of the new composite material.
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Oral PathologyLead diaphragms are commonly used collimating devices.
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Oral SurgeryThe inferior alveolar nerve block (IANB) is a common technique used in dentistry to anesthetize the mandibular teeth, including the molars. The nerve exits the mandibular foramen and runs along the mandibular canal before it branches into the incisive and mental nerves. For effective anesthesia, the injection site is typically located between the first and second premolars, aiming towards the medial surface of the ramus of the mandible, and the needle is inserted until it is just inferior to the root apices of these teeth. This position allows the anesthetic solution to reach the nerve as it emerges from the bone and before it gives off its major branches, thus achieving profound anesthesia for the procedure.
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Periodontics
Tetracycline is often prescribed for juvenile periodontitis (also known as aggressive periodontitis) due to its effectiveness against the specific bacteria involved in the condition, such as Aggregatibacter actinomycetemcomitans.
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Endodontics
Upon direct exposure of a healthy dental pulp to the oral environment, an acute inflammatory response occurs locally at the site of injury.
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PeriodonticsGore-Tex is a type of barrier membrane used in guided tissue regeneration (GTR) procedures. Its primary purpose is to prevent the formation of long junctional epithelium, allowing for the regeneration of periodontal tissues, including bone and connective tissue. While it does not directly prevent osseous regeneration or connective tissue attachment, it creates a barrier that favors the regeneration of the desired tissues.