NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral PathologyGamma rays have the maximum penetration among the listed types of radiation.
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Oral PathologyPaget's disease of bone has the potential for spontaneous malignant transformation.
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PedodonticsThe first step in coronoplasty is the elimination of retrusive contact prematurities.
22615
ProsthodonticsRetromolar area should be covered in CD or distal extension RPD in order to derive support from the underlying bone which is resistant to resorption.
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Oral PathologyPyostomatitis 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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Oral PathologyThe minimum distance should be 6 feet at a 135-degree angle for safety.
73704
NEETMDS
Transformation toughening in zirconia is a mechanism where a crack propagation induces a localized phase transformation from the metastable tetragonal phase to the stable monoclinic phase.
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Oral Surgery
The coronoid process can become impinged due to
displacement of the zygomatic arch, restricting the movement of the mandible and
causing trismus (difficulty in mouth opening).
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Conservative DentistryAmount of force needed to condense direct filling gold depends on the surface area of the condenser. The larger the surface area, the less pressure is required to achieve proper condensation. The force applied affects the compaction of the gold, but it is the size and shape of the condenser point that dictate the actual pressure exerted on the material.
90115
Dental Materials
Acid etching creates microscopic tags and fissures on the enamel surface, allowing the restorative material to flow in and mechanically interlock, enhancing the bond strength.