NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryInferior alveolar nerve block is given in the pterygomandibular space.
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Oral SurgeryDibucaine (cinchocaine) is a highly potent and long-acting local anesthetic with high toxicity. It is often used in topical applications but is avoided for systemic use due to its high risk of adverse effects compared to alternatives like bupivacaine.
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Oral SurgeryThe onset of action of lidocaine is 3-5 minutes.
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Oral SurgeryThe amount of vasoconstrictor in 1 mL of 2 % lignocaine solution with 1:2,00,000 adrenaline is 0.005 mg.
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Oral SurgeryElective dental procedures should be postponed until at least 6 months after myocardial infarction. The risk of reinfarction is highest in the first 6 months post-MI. During this critical period, only emergency dental procedures should be performed, and elective treatments should be deferred to minimize cardiovascular stress and complications.
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Oral SurgeryWhich of the following is not a theory for local anaesthetic action: None of the above.
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Oral SurgeryThe target area for the Gow-Gates mandibular nerve block technique is the neck of the condyle, specifically the lateral aspect of the condyle neck just below the insertion of the lateral pterygoid muscle.
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Oral SurgeryIt is difficult to obtain local infiltration anaesthesia in the presence of inflammation/infection because of a decreased pH.
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Oral SurgeryThe first objective in the treatment of acute pericoronitis is to control the acute inflammation. Once the inflammation is managed, definitive treatment such as removal of the mandibular third molar can be performed.
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Oral SurgeryExtraction during acute infection helps drainage and relieves pain when proper antibiotics are given adequately. The extraction creates a drainage pathway, reducing pressure and bacterial load. However, this should only be done with appropriate antibiotic cover and when the infection is localized.