NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsBony defects that result in plateau-like marginal bone are called bulbous adaptive.
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PedodonticsExplanation: Research indicates that the average caries experience in children aged 5 to 15 years is approximately 1 cavity per year. This statistic can vary based on factors such as diet, oral hygiene practices, and access to dental care, but on average, it is considered to be around 1 cavity per year during this developmental stage. This highlights the importance of preventive dental care and regular check-ups to manage and reduce the incidence of dental caries in children.
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PedodonticsIf degenerative changes occur in the junctional epithelium, pocket formation is retarded.
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PedodonticsSupernumerary teeth, or extra teeth beyond the normal complement, typically arise from deviations during the initiation stage of dental development. This stage involves the formation of the dental lamina, which is responsible for the development of teeth. Abnormalities in this process can lead to the formation of additional teeth.
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PedodonticsIf the pocket depth is 5 mm and gingival recession is 3 mm, then the total loss of attachment is 8 mm.
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PedodonticsThe primary purpose of scaling and root planing is to remove calculus and aetiological necrotic cementum.
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PedodonticsTetracycline fibers are the most widely studied controlled release device in periodontal therapy.
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PedodonticsIn children, the labial (facial) surfaces of anterior teeth, particularly the central incisors, are more prone to caries due to factors such as plaque accumulation, dietary habits, and the developmental stage of the teeth. The labial surface is more exposed to the oral environment and is often less effectively cleaned compared to other surfaces, making it susceptible to decay.
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PedodonticsA pseudo pocket may have a depth of more than 3 mm.
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PedodonticsThe EVA system is the most efficient and least traumatic instrument for correcting overhanging proximal restorations.