NEET MDS Shorts
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ProsthodonticsGuiding planes are flat, polished surfaces on the abutment teeth that guide the RPD into place. They are crucial for the predictable placement of retentive elements such as clasps and for ensuring that the forces are transmitted along the long axis of the teeth, minimizing horizontal movements. Additionally, they help in the overall stability and function of the denture.
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ProsthodonticsExplanation: When record bases are formed from self-curing resins without blocking out undercuts, the most likely issues are instability in the mouth, abrasion of the casts, and potential breakage of the record bases upon removal. However, the borders of the record bases are typically well-defined and can be accurately reproduced even if undercuts are not blocked out. Therefore, option 1 is the least likely occurrence.
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ProsthodonticsExamination of the patient revealed hyperplastic tuberosity touching the retromolar pad in the mandibular rest position. You would like to reduce the tuberosity before constructing complete dentures.
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Oral Medicine
Paget's disease is characterized by excessive and abnormal bone remodeling, which results in increased bone turnover. This increased turnover is reflected in the serum by high levels of alkaline phosphatase, an enzyme involved in bone formation. While calcium and phosphorus levels may be affected in some cases, the hallmark biochemical abnormality in Paget's disease is elevated alkaline phosphatase.
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Oral MedicineCyclosporine-induced gingival enlargement is classified as a non-inflammatory condition. The condition is a side effect of the immunosuppressant drug cyclosporine, and while inflammation may be present as a secondary factor
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Dental Materials
With high-density noble metal alloy 6 grams is adequate for premolar and anterior castings, 9 grams is adequate for molar casting and 12 grams is adequate for pontics.
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Oral SurgeryNumber 16 cowhorn forceps are specially designed to extract mandibular molars.
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Public Health DentistryThe Er-YAG (Erbium-doped Yttrium Aluminium Garnet) laser emits light at a characteristic wavelength of approximately 2.94 \(\mu m\).
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NEETMDSElevated serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels are associated with various conditions, primarily those affecting the bones or liver. Hyperparathyroidism causes increased bone turnover and resorption due to elevated parathyroid hormone (PTH) levels, which results in a rise in bone-specific ALP.
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General MedicineHypercalcaemia is commonly associated with squamous cell lung carcinoma due to parathyroid hormone-related peptide (PTHrP) production, which mimics parathyroid hormone and raises calcium levels.