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Dietary fluoride supplements are generally recommended for children living in areas with low water fluoridation. The indication usually stops once the child is older than 13 years since permanent teeth are fully erupted and matured. Therefore supplements are NOT indicated above 13 years.

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Die stone has great strength and hardness

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The most likely precursor to bronchiectasis is bronchopneumonia

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Adrenaline (epinephrine) is a sympathomimetic agent that causes bronchodilatation. It is used to relieve bronchospasm in anaphylactic shock reactions. 
Histamine, kinins and prostaglandins, such as prostaglandin E2, are inflammatory mediators. In response to allergic stimuli, inflammatory mediators may cause bronchoconstrictions. 
Guaifenesin is an expectorant preparation that increases bronchial secretions to promote the expulsion of the mucus coughed up.

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During cavity preparation, the incidence of pulpal exposure is higher in class V cavities on first premolars due to the proximity of the margins to the pulp horns.

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Explanation: The medial pterygoid muscle primarily functions to move the mandible medially and assist in closing the jaw. It does not directly influence the borders of a maxillary denture in the region of the pterygomaxillary notch. Instead, it is involved in the movement of the mandible and may indirectly affect the fit and stability of the denture.

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Secretin augments the action of CCK (cholecystokinin) in producing pancreatic enzyme secretion, facilitating digestion.

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Titanium alloys are commonly used in dental implants due to their favorable properties, including biocompatibility and mechanical strength. The density of titanium alloys is relatively close to that of human alveolar bone, which helps in achieving a good integration (osseointegration) between the implant and the bone. Other materials listed, such as chromium-cobalt and stainless steel alloys, have different densities and are not as compatible with bone in terms of density and biological response. Bioglass, while biocompatible, is not typically used as a structural implant material in the same way as titanium.

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The average leeway space in the maxilla (both right and left sides) is 1.8 mm.

Leeway space is the amount of space available for the movement of teeth in the maxilla and mandible during orthodontic treatment. It is calculated by subtracting the combined mesiodistal width of the mandibular incisors from that of the maxillary incisors. This space is crucial in determining the potential for tooth movement, particularly in cases where there is crowding. The answer of 1.8 mm is a commonly accepted average value in the field of orthodontics.