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State PSC PYQ

A zygomatic complex fracture, which involves the separation of the zygoma from its adjacent bones, often presents with a palpable step deformity along the infraorbital rim. This deformity is a key physical sign of the bone displacement. Battle's sign (bruising behind the ear) is typically associated with a base of skull fracture, not a zygomatic one. A deviated nasal septum relates to nasal injuries. Crepitus in the frontal bone is indicative of a frontal bone fracture. 

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Oral Pathology

Aminocaproic acid (epsilon-aminocaproic acid) is an antifibrinolytic agent that inhibits plasminogen activation and fibrin degradation, thereby stabilizing blood clots. It is particularly valuable in hemophilic patients as it helps prevent clot breakdown and reduces bleeding risk. Vitamin K helps with vitamin K-dependent clotting factors but not Factor VIII deficiency. Monsels solution is a local hemostatic agent. Factor VIII cryoprecipitate treats the underlying deficiency but the question asks about postoperative care agents.

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Orthodontics

The Ugly Duckling Stage
Occurs around 8–10 years during eruption of maxillary canines.

Caused by the erupting canines pushing the roots of the lateral incisors medially, which in turn pushes the crowns of the central incisors laterally.

This produces a temporary spacing and flaring of maxillary incisors.

It is self-correcting once the canines erupt fully.

Features seen:
Disto-angular inclination of maxillary central incisors 

Possible increase in overjet due to flaring of incisors

Mandibular lateral incisors lingual to central incisors  (a normal transient stage in mixed dentition)

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Conservative Dentistry

Marginal adaptation refers to how well a restorative material seals and adapts to the cavity margins, preventing microleakage.

Acid‑etched composites bond micromechanically to enamel and dentin after etching, giving excellent initial marginal adaptation.

Amalgam: Relies on mechanical retention, not bonding, so marginal adaptation is poorer initially.

Glass ionomer: Bonds chemically to tooth structure, but its initial adaptation is not as precise as acid‑etched composites.

Unfilled resins: These shrink considerably on polymerization, leading to poor marginal adaptation.

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NEETMDS

Uhthoff's phenomenon (or sign) is the temporary worsening of neurological symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS) due to an increase in body temperature.

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Dental Materials

The elastic range of a wire is the amount of deflection it can withstand before permanent deformation occurs. It is the difference between the elastic limit and the ultimate tensile strength.

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NEETMDS

Cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) alloys have a significantly higher modulus of elasticity (rigidity) compared to gold alloys, making them the choice for major connectors.

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Prosthodontics

a properly designed rest on the lingual surface of a canine is preferred because it exerts less leverage against the tooth compared to a rest on the incisal surface (option 1). This is important for maintaining the integrity of the tooth and preventing potential damage or displacement.

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Oral Pathology

The findings of emotional problems, increased salivation, pallor, and grayish-blue discoloration of the gingiva are consistent with lead poisoning.

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INI CET

The Nikolsky sign is positive in conditions with intraepidermal acantholysis (e.g., Pemphigus Vulgaris, SSS, TEN). Bullous pemphigoid involves subepidermal blistering where the entire epidermis lifts off the dermis, hence Nikolsky sign is typically negative.

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