NEET MDS Shorts
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Public Health Dentistry
Descriptive statistics summarize and describe the characteristics
of a sample, while inferential statistics use data from a sample to make
predictions or inferences about the population from which the sample was drawn.
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Oral Medicine
In a patient with a suspected STEMI, the characteristic ECG findings include ST elevation in the anterolateral leads (I, aVL, V1-V6) and reciprocal ST depression in the inferior leads (II, III, aVF). The pattern of ST elevation in the anterolateral leads with reciprocal depression in the inferior leads is most indicative of a STEMI affecting the anterolateral wall of the heart.
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EndodonticsHome bleach is also called walking bleach, specifically referring to the technique used for non-vital teeth where bleaching agent is sealed inside the tooth and the patient "walks around" with it between appointments. The walking bleach technique involves: 1) Placing sodium perborate or hydrogen peroxide inside the pulp chamber, 2) Sealing the access cavity with temporary restoration, 3) Patient returns after 3-7 days for evaluation, 4) Process repeated until desired shade is achieved. This differs from thermocatalytic and power bleach which are in-office techniques.
69593
Oral Surgery
51861
MicrobiologyLactobacillus is an acidogenic genus found in deep dental caries, that often increases significantly in the saliva during periods of caries activity
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General MicrobiologyThe Medusa head appearance is characteristic of virulent strains of anthrax bacilli.
73253
Periodontics
38531
PhysiologyTransport maximum indicates the maximum rate at which an active transport system can reabsorb a substance from the glomerular filtrate.
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Oral SurgeryMarsupialization is a surgical procedure often used for cysts or abscesses. While it does have several advantages, such as minimal exposure of bone and preservation of vital structures, it is not typically associated with rapid healing. The healing process can be prolonged compared to other surgical techniques because it involves creating a permanent opening for drainage, which may take time to close completely.
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Oral Medicine
Huntington's disease is a relatively rare genetic disorder with a prevalence of approximately 1 in 10,000 individuals. It is an autosomal dominant condition, meaning that a person only needs to inherit one copy of the mutated gene from a parent to develop the disease. The onset is typically in the fourth or fifth decade of life, and it is characterized by chorea, behavioral disturbances, and progressive cognitive decline.