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The direction of the resorption of the maxillary ridge is upwards and lingually.

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Zinc polycarboxylate cement was formulated to have the strength of zinc phosphate and the biological acceptability of zinc oxide-eugenol cements, with the added advantage of chemical bonding to tooth structure.

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The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) is widely used to assess the severity of coma or impaired consciousness, particularly in patients with head injuries.

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Scorbutic rosary refers to the sharp, angular prominence of the costochondral junctions seen in scurvy (vitamin C deficiency). This is distinct from the blunter, rounded enlargement seen in rickets.

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The treatment of choice for TMJ ankylosis is condylectomy. This is a surgical procedure where the ankylotic tissue is removed from the temporomandibular joint, allowing for the restoration of normal joint movement.
Exercise and warm packs may be used as adjunctive treatments to help manage the symptoms of TMJ ankylosis and maintain joint mobility, but they are not the primary treatment for the condition itself. Steroid therapy and sclerosing solutions might be used in some cases, but condylectomy is the definitive surgical procedure to address the ankylosis directly by removing the bony or fibrous tissue that is obstructing the joint..

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Ledge formation is a common procedural error in endodontics, particularly prone to occurring in canals that present specific anatomical challenges.

Long canals with small diameters and significant curvature are most susceptible to ledge formation due to the increased difficulty in navigating the file through the narrow, bending path.

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Dry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, occurs when the blood clot that forms in the socket after a tooth extraction is dislodged or dissolves prematurely. This leaves the underlying bone and nerve endings exposed, leading to significant pain.

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Ramsay Hunt syndrome affects the 7th nerve.

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Nitinol is a metal alloy – or mixture – of nickel and titanium. This type of wire is also known as “memory wire” or “smart wire,” and it can be used for braces. 

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