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• Fixed component:

  • Usually supported by implants or natural teeth.

  • Provides rigidity and stability.

• Removable component:

  • Supported by soft and hard tissues of the mouth.

  • Can be taken out for cleaning and maintenance.

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White sponge nevus is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

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Secondary impression material for edentulous patients with hyper gag reflex is silicon rubber base.

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Chronic hyperplastic candidiasis is distinct because it forms firm, persistent white plaques that cannot be easily wiped off with a gauze. Crucially, these lesions have the potential for epithelial dysplasia and malignant transformation, which is a key differentiating feature from other more common, easily removable forms of oral candidiasis like pseudomembranous candidiasis..

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Alpha waves are a type of brain wave activity that is typically observed when a person is in a relaxed, yet awake state, often with their eyes closed. They are less prominent when a person is actively focused or during sleep stages.

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For a complete ceramic crown, the Tinner's joint (butt joint) is placed lingually to hide the metal-ceramic junction from esthetic view. This placement ensures that any visible margin appears as ceramic rather than metal, maintaining optimal esthetics especially in the anterior region where the lingual placement keeps the joint hidden from normal viewing angles.

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Polydioxanone (PDS) is designed to retain a significant amount of its tensile strength for an extended period, making it ideal for situations where prolonged wound support is necessary.

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Hypercalcemia is a common metabolic complication in cancer patients, particularly those with solid tumors such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and multiple myeloma. The most common cause is the secretion of a parathyroid hormone-like protein called PTHrP by the tumor cells.

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Gout is a form of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals, specifically sodium urate crystals, in the joints. The body produces uric acid as a waste product during the metabolism of purines, which are substances found in certain foods and also synthesized by the body. High levels of uric acid can lead to the formation of these crystals, which cause inflammation and pain in the affected joints. Urea (Answer 1) is a waste product formed from the metabolism of proteins and amino acids, while guanine (Answer 3) and hypoxanthine (Answer 4) are purine bases involved in nucleotide metabolism, but they do not directly form the crystals seen in gout.