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Dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that occurs after a tooth extraction when the blood clot fails to form or is dislodged before the wound has a chance to heal. It is an inflammation of the bone (osteitis) in the tooth socket, specifically the alveolar bone, but does not involve an infection of the bone marrow, which would be osteomyelitis.

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The osmolality of intestinal chyme can vary widely depending on the type and quantity of food consumed. It can range from isotonic to hypertonic or hypotonic relative to blood. The intestinal mucosa plays a critical role in adjusting water and ion transport to maintain the osmolality of the blood and facilitate the absorption of nutrients.

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Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disease where the body develops antibodies to its own acetylcholine receptors and destroys them. While acetylcholine release is normal, the lack of receptors causes slow, weak muscular contraction and quick fatigue.

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A patient wants a new set of CD. The present set which he is wearing now is loose. Examination revealed papillary hyperplasia of the palate. The first thing you would like to do is use tissue conditioners on the maxillary denture for the abused tissue.

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Microabrasion for removal of local stains on teeth utilizes 18% hydrochloric acid. This technique involves: 1) Application of 18% hydrochloric acid mixed with pumice to create an abrasive paste, 2) The acid etches the enamel surface while pumice provides mechanical abrasion, 3) This removes superficial enamel layer containing stains (typically 25-200 micrometers), 4) Effective for fluorosis stains, white spot lesions, and superficial discolorations. The procedure requires careful isolation and neutralization to prevent tissue damage.

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Resin-modified glass ionomer cements bond through micromechanical retention and chemical bonding.

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The rapid onset of symptoms after a large meal at a buffet, along with the presence of severe epigastric pain and watery diarrhea, suggests a gastrointestinal infection. Clostridium perfringens is a common cause of foodborne illness and typically presents within 8 to 16 hours of ingestion. The condition is usually self-limiting and improves with supportive care.

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Rigid precision attachments are recommended for free-end mandibular partial dentures when opposing a complete denture. The complete denture provides even loading and reduced lateral forces, making rigid attachments appropriate. When opposing natural teeth or other partial dentures, semi-rigid attachments are preferred to accommodate differential movement.

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Which of the following is most likely to occur if attachment epithelium is removed during curettage: deepening of pockets.