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Temporal arteritis (Giant Cell Arteritis) is a vasculitis affecting the elderly. Histology shows granulomatous inflammation with giant cells in the arterial wall.

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Buttressing bone formation is due to trauma from occlusion.

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Answer: 2) The primary type of receptor involved in the sympathetic nervous system's response at the neuromuscular junction is the nicotinic receptor, which is an intrinsic ligand-gated ion channel.

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In the treatment of oral cancers, the fraction of total dose given in each appointment is typically around 150 rad.

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Tyrosine kinase inhibitors are used in the treatment of:

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Barium sulfate is added to Gutta Percha to enhance its radiographic visibility.

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Radiographic image of a malignant tumour is characterized by sunburst appearance.

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Clinical studies often measure the effectiveness of caries inhibiting preparations by comparing the number of new decayed, filled, and missing tooth surfaces that appear over the course of the study period.

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Gingival retraction is a technique used in dentistry to temporarily move the gum tissue away from the tooth to create a clear impression of the tooth and the surrounding area.

Retraction cord, also known as gingival retraction cord, is a common and widely used mechanical method for gingival retraction during final impression procedures.

The cord is typically soaked in a chemical agent to control bleeding and tissue fluid, then gently placed into the sulcus (the space between the tooth and the gum).

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A speech bulb obturator is a type of dental prosthesis that is used to help improve speech in individuals with velopharyngeal insufficiency, which is a condition often associated with a cleft palate. 

The appliance consists of an anterior part (similar to a retainer or denture base) and a posterior "bulb" that is custom-made to fill the gap between the soft palate and the pharyngeal walls during speech. 

This helps to achieve velopharyngeal closure, control nasal emission of air, and prevent nasal regurgitation of food and fluids during swallowing. 

The surrounding pharyngeal walls move to touch the bulb during speech, promoting functional competence.