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Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea occurs when there is a leak of CSF through the nasal cavity, often due to a defect in the skull base. The ethmoid bone is the most common site for such leaks because of its thin structure and proximity to the nasal cavity.

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Streptococcus pneumoniae are Gram-positive, lanceolate-shaped diplococci.

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• Distal inclines of buccal cusps of mandibular first premolars and mesial inclines of lingual cusps of maxillary first premolars
• These specific occlusal surfaces are common areas where contacts can develop prematurely, emphasizing the importance of careful occlusal adjustments.

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The pars nervosa (posterior pituitary) is composed of pituicytes and nerve fibers from the hypothalamus. Acidophils and basophils are in the anterior pituitary.

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The prognosis of epidermoid carcinoma (squamous cell carcinoma) is generally considered least favorable in the posterior lateral border of the tongue compared to the lower lip, upper lip, or hard palate because the tongue has a rich lymphatic supply, leading to a higher risk of early metastasis to regional lymph nodes.

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Roughening the old restoration and re-etching it allows for better bonding of the new composite material.

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The trigeminal ganglion lies on Anterior surface of petrous temporal bone near its apex in Meckel’s cave which is a space of dura mater

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The purpose of guided tissue regeneration is to prevent epithelial migration.

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Ropivacaine is a vasoconstrictor.

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The first recognized case in an epidemic outbreak is termed as the index case. Although both the index case and primary case appear to be the same yet they differ slightly. The term primary case refers to the person who first brings a disease into a group of people.