NEET MDS Shorts
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ProsthodonticsExamination of the patient revealed hyperplastic tuberosity touching the retromolar pad in the mandibular rest position. You would like to reduce the tuberosity before constructing complete dentures.
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General Medicine
Hydrocortisone, a glucocorticoid, is administered to reduce vascular permeability and suppress the systemic inflammatory response in anaphylaxis. Its effects are not immediate but can help in preventing a biphasic reaction and prolonging symptoms.
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Oral PathologyHypopigmentation, gray streaks of hair, degranulation defect of neutrophils, and neuropathy are seen in Chediak-Higashi syndrome.
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Oral SurgeryThe following is least toxic of all local anaesthetics: 2-Chloroprocaine.
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NEETMDS
The combination of abdominal cramps, hypersalivation, fever, skin rashes on palms and soles, generalized gingival inflammation, and multiple oral ulcers is characteristic of heavy metal poisoning, specifically mercury poisoning (acrodynia).
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ProsthodonticsExplanation: The vertical dimension of occlusion (VDO) is easier to establish in patients with removable partial dentures (RPDs) because they typically have some natural teeth remaining. These teeth provide reference points for occlusal relationships and help in determining the appropriate vertical dimension. The presence of remaining teeth allows for better tactile feedback and aids in achieving a more accurate and functional occlusion. The other options, while they may have some relevance, do not directly contribute to the ease of recording VDO as effectively as the presence of remaining teeth.
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RadiologyThe following produces the highest radiation exposure: arthrograms.
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PedodonticsIf prematurity occurs in retruded contact position (RCP) on maxillary premolar, the surface of the tooth involved is the mesial of the lingual cusp.
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Periodontics
Vestibular extension procedure results in an increase in width of non-keratinised
attached gingiva
The vestibular extension procedure is a surgical treatment that involves the
apical movement of the vestibular mucosal tissue to increase the width of
attached gingival tissue around a tooth. This procedure typically does not alter
the width of the keratinized attached gingiva, which is the tissue that is
directly connected to the tooth surface. Instead, it primarily increases the
non-keratinized attached gingival width, which is the part of the gingival
tissue that is not directly attached to the tooth but is still important for
periodontal health and aesthetics.
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Dental Materials
The elastic range of a wire determines the extent to which it can be deflected and still return to its original shape without permanent deformation. A wire with a high elastic range can be activated to a greater extent before it reaches its plastic range, making it suitable for larger tooth movements.