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Lesion of the mandibular nerve leads to paralysis of tensor palatini muscle, which is innervated by the mandibular division of the trigeminal nerve (CN V3). Loss of gustatory sensation from anterior 2/3 of tongue is due to chorda tympani (CN VII) damage, and paralysis of orbicularis oculi is due to facial nerve (CN VII) damage, not mandibular nerve lesions.

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overtrituration (i.e., triturating for longer than the recommended time) results in a mix that is warm and has a dull surface; often the mix sticks to the capsule; it shortens setting time (because the amalgam mass becomes heated), increases contraction, and increases creep; also increases tensile and compressive strength values (for lathe-cut alloys), decreases tensile and compressive strengths (for spherical alloys); overtrituration by 10% is acceptable

80522

The purpose of boxing an impression is both to serve as a base for cast poured and to boxing pressure the border width after border molding.

21505

Hyaluronidase 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.

43078

The main advantage of using Ormocers is their excellent biocompatibility and resistance to masticatory loading. They also have good esthetic properties, resembling those of natural teeth.

28174

A complete denture wearing patient complains of tingling sensation in the lower premolar region. The ridges are resorbed. The most possible explanation is pressure on the mental foramen due to ridge resorption.

25334

With high-density noble metal alloy 6 grams is adequate for premolar and anterior castings, 9 grams is adequate for molar casting and 12 grams is adequate for pontics.

61024

Buttressing bone formation is due to trauma from occlusion.

15544

Penicillinase may inactivate penicillin by splitting the beta-lactum ring