NEET MDS Shorts
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PeriodonticsA thin bluish line around the gingival margin is due to the absorption of lead.
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PeriodonticsAn enamel pearl located on the distal furcation of a maxillary molar with furcation involvement can be best treated by flap surgery and odontoplasty.
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PeriodonticsTransgingival probing is performed to know the bone architecture after the area is anesthetized.
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PeriodonticsLesions in ANUG can be described as ulcerative lesions that are infectious but not contagious.
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PeriodonticsHistologic examination of desquamative gingivitis shows loss of basement membrane.
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PeriodonticsSwollen marginal tissue is a hallmark of gingivitis, reflecting inflammation and
edema from plaque accumulation and irritants.
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Periodontics
Subgingival curettage typically involves the removal of diseased tissue and can lead to root exposure and increased sensitivity. It may also help eliminate periodontal pockets. However, it does not result in an increased height of the gingiva; rather, it may lead to a reduction in gingival height due to tissue removal.
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Periodonticsagranulocytosis, leukemia, and granulocytopenia—can significantly impact the
health of the gingiva by affecting the immune response and increasing
susceptibility to infections.