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An increase of the pressure within one of the carotid sinuses would result in an increase in The activity of cardiac vagal fibers

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• Dilantin (phenytoin) therapy is associated with gingival hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissue), which is primarily fibrotic and not inflammatory.
• The other options (pregnancy, vitamin C deficiency, and puberty) are associated with primary inflammation, such as gingivitis or inflammatory responses in tissues.

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Phosphoric acid is used for etching enamel

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Nitinol is a metal alloy – or mixture – of nickel and titanium. This type of wire is also known as “memory wire” or “smart wire,” and it can be used for braces. 

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Glimepiride is a sulfonylurea medication that stimulates insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells by closing ATP-sensitive potassium channels and causing depolarization, leading to calcium influx and insulin release.

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The electronic probing system "Foster-Miller probe" detects CEJ and pocket depth.

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Aphthous ulcers are not a contributing factor for ANUG.

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The Heimlich maneuver (modified for infants using back blows and chest thrusts) is performed to clear a foreign body airway obstruction (choking) caused by inhalation.

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Both sonic and ultrasonic instruments are used in dental procedures, particularly in endodontics and scaling. They generate vibrations that help in the removal of debris and biofilm. A key feature of these instruments is that they require the use of copious amounts of irrigating solutions to enhance their effectiveness, cool the instrument, and flush out debris. While they may also be used for flaring coronal portions of root canals and can be controlled during operation, the commonality that stands out is the need for irrigating solutions.

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Formocresol pulpotomy is indicated when the inflammation is limited to the coronal pulp, and the radicular pulp is vital and healthy.