NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryA mucocele is the most likely diagnosis for a painless, bluish, translucent vesicle on the mucous membrane of the lower lip. This common lesion results from trauma to a minor salivary gland duct, causing mucus to spill into the surrounding connective tissue.
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Conservative Dentistryovertrituration (i.e., triturating for longer than the recommended time) results in a mix that is warm and has a dull surface; often the mix sticks to the capsule; it shortens setting time (because the amalgam mass becomes heated), increases contraction, and increases creep; also increases tensile and compressive strength values (for lathe-cut alloys), decreases tensile and compressive strengths (for spherical alloys); overtrituration by 10% is acceptable
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Dental Materials
The optimal force magnitude recommended for condenser nibs of different diameters is based on the principle that a smaller diameter requires less force to achieve the same amount of condensation pressure at the bottom of the condenser. The given text states that 3.75 pounds are recommended for 0.5 mm, 8.43 pounds for 0.75 mm, and 15 pounds for 1 mm diameter nibs. This is to ensure proper condensation without exceeding the physiologic limits of the tooth.
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General Medicine
While hepatitis B and C are both common causes of chronic hepatitis, hepatitis B is the most frequently encountered cause due to its high prevalence worldwide and its ability to persist in the body for long periods.
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General Medicine
The cornerstone of treatment for acute alcoholic hepatitis is complete abstinence from alcohol. This allows the liver to recover and reduces the risk of progression to more severe forms of liver disease, such as cirrhosis. Corticosteroids may be used in severe cases, but their use is controversial and not universally recommended.
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MedicineNIDDM, or Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2 diabetes), is primarily characterized by insulin resistance, where the body's cells do not respond properly to insulin. To compensate for this resistance and maintain normal blood glucose levels, the pancreas initially produces excess insulin, leading to increased levels of insulin in the blood (hyperinsulinemia).
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ProsthodonticsThe direction of the resorption of the maxillary ridge is upwards and lingually.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
An intraoral periapical x-ray is the primary diagnostic tool for
detecting impacted molars. This type of x-ray provides a detailed view of the
entire tooth, including the surrounding bone and tissues, allowing the dentist
to determine the position and angulation of the impacted tooth in relation to
the adjacent structures. However, a CBCT may be used in more complex cases for a
three-dimensional assessment.
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PeriodonticsProbing depth measurements provide historical data on periodontal attachment levels, reflecting the past and present condition of periodontal health. Tracking changes in probing depth is critical for assessing treatment success and disease progression
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PeriodonticsThe response to periodontal probing is a reliable method to differentiate between an acute periapical abscess and an acute periodontal abscess. An acute periapical abscess typically does not show significant probing depth changes, while a periodontal abscess may show increased probing depths due to periodontal tissue involvement.