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Pyostomatitis vegetans is characterized by broad-based papillary projections and can present with pustules or abscesses in an inflamed area. It is often associated with inflammatory bowel disease.

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 Diphtheritic lesions are caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The hallmark of diphtheria is a tough gray pseudomembrane on mucosal surfaces like the pharynx or oral cavity. Attempting to remove it causes pain and bleeding. Other conditions like ANUG (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis) produce pseudomembranes but are more localized and less gray.

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Anchoretic pulpitis refers to the inflammation of the dental pulp resulting from blood-borne bacteria that settle in an area of previously damaged or irritated pulp tissue. 

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Erosion and/or abrasion are not contraindications for root planing.

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Ashley/s flap (or the Ashley procedure) is a type of palatal flap used in periodontal surgery, characterized by being a palatal pedicle flap.

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Carnauba is added to decrease flow at oral temperatures and contributes to glossiness, is extremely hard, has a high melting temperature

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Newly erupted enamel is highly susceptible to caries. Applying fluoride varnish immediately after tooth eruption strengthens enamel during the maturation phase.

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Functional space maintainers are typically made to be removable for ease of cleaning and adjustment, which is essential for the patient's oral hygiene and the overall success of the treatment. While they also replace the tooth/teeth and prevent mesial drift and supraeruption of teeth from the opposing arch, the key advantage is their ability to maintain function and promote proper eruption of the permanent teeth.