NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryFormalin, specifically 10% neutral buffered formalin, is the standard fixative used for preserving biopsy specimens. It helps to maintain the tissue architecture and cellular details, making it suitable for histopathological examination. Ethanol is not typically used for routine tissue fixation as it can cause tissue shrinkage and distortion. Hydrogen peroxide is not a fixative and is used for different purposes, such as disinfection. A 1% formalin solution is too dilute for effective fixation.
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Oral SurgeryFor a patient on dicoumarol therapy with a prothrombin time of 18 seconds, surgery can be performed as this PT is only mildly elevated and within acceptable limits for minor oral surgery. Normal PT is 11-15 seconds, and a PT of 18 seconds represents manageable anticoagulation levels that don't significantly increase bleeding risk for tooth extraction.
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Oral SurgeryAlpha adrenergic agonists are used in combination with local anaesthetics to increase the concentration of LA at receptor site.
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Oral SurgeryThe symptoms described—sharp, excruciating pain brought on by simple touch (trigger points) in the absence of dental disease—are classic characteristics of trigeminal neuralgia. T
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Oral SurgeryWhile the buccal nerve block is used to anesthetize the buccal mucosa and buccal gingival tissues of the maxillary molars, the actual technique does not typically produce any specific subjective symptoms in the patient other than the sensation of the needle. The patient may feel numbness if the anesthetic solution is inadvertently placed in the oral mucosa or if the block is done improperly.
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Oral SurgeryIn an unconscious patient lying supine, the tongue can fall back and obstruct the airway due to loss of muscle tone. This is the most common airway hazard in this position.
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Oral SurgeryA pathological fracture occurs when a bone breaks in an area weakened by disease, such as cancer, osteoporosis, or infection. Unlike traumatic fractures, which result from an external force, pathological fractures occur due to underlying conditions that compromise the structural integrity of the bone.
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Oral SurgeryAmong the given choices, the advantage of a sagittal split osteotomy over a transoral vertical subcondylar osteotomy is that it allows for greater mandibular movement. The sagittal split osteotomy is a surgical technique used in orthognathic surgery to reposition the mandible in cases of severe skeletal discrepancies. It involves splitting the mandible along the midline and moving the two halves apart, which can provide significant advancement or setback of the lower jaw. This technique may be used to correct both mandibular prognathism and retrognathism, making it a versatile option in orthognathic surgery. Additionally, it is associated with fewer complications compared to the transoral vertical subcondylar osteotomy, which involves cutting through the medullary bone of the condyle and can pose a higher risk of injury to the facial nerve and other vital structures. However, it's important to note that the choice of surgical approach is determined by the specific case and the individual patient's needs.
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Oral SurgeryDiplopia, or double vision, can occur due to various types of facial fractures, particularly those involving the zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC). Fractures in this area can lead to muscle entrapment or damage to the extraocular muscles, resulting in misalignment of the eyes and subsequent diplopia. The ZMC is a critical area for the stability of the orbit and the surrounding structures, making it a common site for such complications.
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Oral SurgeryCocaine has intrinsic vasoconstrictive action.