NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsGracey curette No. 11-12 is used for posterior teeth mesial.
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ProsthodonticsThe statement that is INCORRECT is that "the floor of the rest seat must be slightly away from the center of the tooth." Actually, the deepest part of the rest seat should be positioned toward the CENTER of the tooth to direct forces along the long axis. The other statements are correct - triangular outline, deepest part centrally located, and base on marginal ridge.
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Conservative Dentistry
The term "stepping" refers to a specific technique used during the compaction (condensation) of direct gold restorations.
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PeriodonticsThe buccal marginal gingiva receives its main blood supply from the supraperiosteal vessels, which are located above the periosteum (a layer of connective tissue that covers the bone). These vessels are part of the periodontal ligament's blood supply and provide nutrients to the superficial tissues of the gum
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Public Health DentistryRandomization is a key component in experimental design that helps to minimize bias by distributing potential confounding variables evenly among the treatment and control groups. This process increases the likelihood that any observed differences between the groups are due to the treatment itself rather than pre-existing characteristics of the participants.
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PedodonticsIn a deep pocket of 6 mm, calculus found only as a thin ring at the apical third may be due to fracture and dislodgement of the enamel part of calculus.
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Dental Materials
The preferred method for degassing powered gold restorations is the use of an alcohol flame, specifically one that is a clean blue flame from absolute or 90% ethyl/methyl alcohol. The material is held in the flame until it reaches a dull red glow, which typically takes 15-20 seconds. This process removes any trapped air or volatile components that could compromise the integrity of the restoration.
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Oral PathologyMyositis ossificans commonly involves the masseter muscle in the head and neck region. The masseter is the most frequently affected masticatory muscle, often following trauma or injury. This condition involves heterotopic bone and cartilage formation within muscle tissue. Hyoglossus, stylohyoid, and lateral pterygoid muscles are less commonly affected by myositis ossificans.
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INI CET
The contemplation stage refers to when an individual is aware of the need for change and is weighing the pros and cons but is still ambivalent about taking action.
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Pharmacology
To reverse the effect of overdose of oral anticoagulants:
Phytonadione (K1) is the preparation of choice, because it acts most rapidly, dose depends on the severity of upoprothrombinemia & bleeding.