NEET MDS Shorts
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State PSC PYQGlass ionomer cement is the most suitable material for managing root caries in patients with xerostomia (dry mouth) due to its unique properties. It can bond to the tooth structure in a moist environment and, crucially, it releases fluoride, which helps prevent further decay in patients with reduced salivary flow and high caries risk.
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PedodonticsNone of the above methods are unacceptable ways to determine instrument sharpness.
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AnatomyThe mandibular 1st molar is supplied by Inferior alveolar nerve and long Buccal Nerve
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INI CET
When two equal and parallel forces are applied in opposite directions at different points, they form a couple. A couple produces a pure moment (torque) that causes rotation about the center of resistance without translation (bodily movement).
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PedodonticsDehiscence cannot be classified as an infrabony defect.
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Oral Pathology
Reversible pulpitis changes to irreversible pulpitis primarily because of
invasion of microorganisms.
Reversible pulpitis is a condition where the pulp is inflamed but can
potentially heal if the causative agent is removed and the pulp remains vital.
Irreversible pulpitis, however, occurs when the inflammation is severe or
chronic, leading to irreversible damage to the pulp. The primary reason for this
progression is typically the invasion of microorganisms and their byproducts,
which can cause further inflammation and necrosis of pulpal tissue, making
healing unlikely.
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General Medicine
Chronic hepatitis, often caused by viral infections such as hepatitis B and C, can persist for years and may lead to chronic inflammation, liver fibrosis, and in some cases, cirrhosis or liver cancer.
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NEETMDS
The amount of polymerization shrinkage in composite materials is directly related to the volume fraction of the polymer matrix; increasing the size and number of inorganic filler particles reduces the relative amount of polymer, thus decreasing overall shrinkage.
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Dental Materials
The American Dental Association (ADA) Specification-11 states that the gelation temperature should not be less than 32°C to ensure proper setting and avoid distortion of the impression.
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General Microbiologythe Prausnitz and Kustner experiment demonstrated Transfer of serum containing allergen-specific IgE from an allergic person to a non-allergic person induces an allergic reaction. This experiment showed that the allergic state is mediated by a serum component, which we now know is the immunoglobulin E (IgE), and that it can be passively transferred from one individual to another.