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The World Health Organization (WHO) index for fluorosis is based on Dean's index, which is a widely used classification system for assessing the severity of dental fluorosis.

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Beta-1 selective blockers

These include atenolol and metoprolol (as well as betaxolol, bevantolol, and perhaps esmolol). 

Non-selective beta blockers

propranolol 

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Amount of force needed to condense direct filling gold depends on the surface area of the condenser. The larger the surface area, the less pressure is required to achieve proper condensation. The force applied affects the compaction of the gold, but it is the size and shape of the condenser point that dictate the actual pressure exerted on the material. 

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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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A patient allergic to PABA will most probably also be allergic to Tetracaine.

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• Erythema multiforme - Steven-Johnson syndrome: Erythema multiforme is a condition that can progress to Steven-Johnson syndrome (SJS), which is a severe form of the disease characterized by extensive mucosal involvement and skin detachment.
• Recurrent aphthous ulcer - Behçet's syndrome: Behçet's syndrome is an inflammatory condition that can present with recurrent oral ulcers, including aphthous-like lesions, along with other systemic manifestations.
• Lichen planus - Grinspan's syndrome: Grinspan's syndrome refers to a variant of lichen planus that is associated with diabetes mellitus and can present with oral lesions.

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For maintaining parallelism between the object and film, the film is placed at a distance to avoid distortion by increasing the target to object distance.

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metronidazole 250 mg po qid for 7 to 10 days is the treatment of choice.

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For effective luting, the material should form a thin film, typically around 25 µm.