If degenerative changes occur in the junctional epithelium, pocket formation is retarded.

The average particle size of powered gold used in dental restorations is 15 ?ms. This size allows for the gold to be manipulated and condensed properly within the cavity preparation to achieve the desired restorative outcome.

The recommended suturing method for interproximal areas of diastemata is horizontal mattress suture.

Titin acts as a scaffold that supports the alignment of the thick and thin myofilaments in muscle cells, maintaining the integrity of the sarcomere structure during contraction.

Selective grinding is a technique used to adjust the occlusion of complete dentures. It is best performed after the dentures have been processed and rearticulated with a new series of jaw relations to ensure that the occlusion is accurate and reflects the patient's current jaw relationship. This allows for more precise adjustments to be made, as the original records may not accurately represent the current occlusal relationship after processing.