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Trismus in parapharyngeal abscess is due to spasm of the medial pterygoid muscle. The infection in the parapharyngeal space causes irritation and reflex spasm of this muscle, which is closely related anatomically to this space, resulting in restricted mouth opening.

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The Christensen/s phenomenon refers to the gap that occurs between the opposing posterior occlusal surfaces when the mandible is protruded.This disocclusion is a key consideration in dental procedures, especially in the fabrication of complete dentures, to ensure proper balance and function.

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The examination procedure described, where an examiner feels or presses parts of the body with their fingers, is known as palpation. This technique is a key part of a physical examination to assess the texture, size, consistency, location, and tenderness of body organs or structures.
Palpitation refers to a person's subjective sensation of their own heart beat being rapid, pounding, or skipped.
Inspection involves visually examining the body for signs of disease or injury.
Auscultation is the action of listening to sounds from organs (like the heart, lungs, or intestines) with a stethoscope.

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The ideal requirements for temporary cements include promoting the healing process and having a low compressive strength to facilitate removal.

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The reflecting layer in intensifying screens is made of titanium oxide and magnesium carbonate. This layer reflects light back toward the film, increasing the efficiency of the screen by ensuring that light photons traveling away from the film are redirected back to contribute to image formation.

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The zone of dentin that is most recently formed and uncalcified is known as predentin. This layer is secreted by odontoblasts before it undergoes mineralization to become mature dentin. 

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The WAND (also known as the STA System) is a computer-controlled local anesthesia delivery system designed to provide a more comfortable injection experience for patients.

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Pierre-Robin syndrome does NOT typically present with Class III malocclusion. Instead, it is characterized by micrognathia (underdeveloped mandible) leading to Class II malocclusion with mandibular retrusion. Cleft palate, cleidocranial dysplasia, and craniofacial dysostosis (Crouzons syndrome) can all present with Class III malocclusion due to maxillary hypoplasia or relative mandibular prognathism in these conditions.

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The first heart sound relates to Opening of the A-V valves