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For an 8-year-old child with TMJ ankylosis, surgical intervention is required to restore joint function. Due to ongoing growth, it is crucial to use an autogenous graft (costochondral graft) that has growth potential to prevent re-ankylosis and facial asymmetry.
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RadiologyZygoma fractures are best viewed by occipitomental (Waters) view. This projection provides optimal visualization of the zygomatic complex, including the zygomatic arch, zygomaticomaxillary sutures, and orbital rim, which are commonly involved in zygomatic fractures.
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PedodonticsWhile sharpening curettes and sickles, the internal angle of 70-80 degrees must be preserved between the face and lateral surface.
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Public Health DentistrySigurd Ramfjord introduced the Periodontal Disease Index a clinical tool that used a periodontal probe , with marks at 3, 6 and 8 mm, to measure the distance from the cemento–enamel junction to the bottom of the pocket (i.e. attachment loss) Ramfjord recommended the assessment of six ‘index teeth’ that soon became known as the ‘Ramfjord teeth’ These teeth were: maxillary right first molar (tooth 16), maxillary left central incisor (tooth 11), maxillary left first bicuspid (tooth 24), mandibular left first molar (tooth 36), mandibular right central incisor (tooth 41) and mandibular right first bicuspid (tooth 44).
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The trypan blue exclusion test is a common method used to determine the number of viable cells in a cell suspension. Viable cells have intact cell membranes that exclude the dye, while dead or damaged cells take up the blue dye.
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General PathologyThe defect leading to thalassemia lies in the hemoglobin itself, specifically in the globin chain synthesis.
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The half-life of Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) in circulation is very short, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
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Dental MaterialsZinc phosphate cement powder contains zinc oxide, magnesium oxide, bismuth oxide
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PedodonticsUndermining resorption occurs due to necrosis of bone on the compression side as a result of occlusal trauma.
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EndodonticsRoot resorption in endodontically treated (root canal) teeth is the same as in normal, vital teeth.