NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryTo luxate a tooth with forceps, the movements should be firm and deliberate primarily to the facial surface with secondary movements to the lingual surface.
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Oral Medicine
Chronic glucocorticoid therapy can lead to a condition known as Cushing's syndrome, which includes various endocrine and metabolic disturbances. One of the common complications is hypercalcemia due to increased bone resorption and impaired calcium excretion in the kidneys. Additionally, glucocorticoids can cause a mild increase in serum phosphorus levels, leading to hyperphosphatemia in some cases.
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General MicrobiologyProteus bacilli are known for their characteristic swarming motility on agar and a distinctive odor, which is often described as fishy or seminal. This is due to the production of ammonia and indole as metabolic byproducts.
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INI CET
Hemiballismus is characterized by violent, flailing movements of the limbs, typically caused by a lesion in the subthalamic nucleus. This damage disrupts the regulatory inhibitory signals to the basal ganglia.
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OrthodonticsBeta titanium wire is most suitable for final tooth adjustments due to its low modulus of elasticity, allowing precise and gentle force application.
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Oral PathologyThe gradual loss of tooth substance due to sucking lemons is called erosion.
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PeriodonticsThe treatment for necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (NUG) typically involves debridement to remove necrotic tissue and improve oral hygiene. Providing oral hygiene instructions is also crucial to prevent recurrence.
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Oral PathologySquare collimators are not commonly used in dentistry.
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Medicine
Medulloblastoma is a malignant brain tumor that
commonly occurs in children. Due to its tendency to spread along the
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), craniospinal irradiation is an essential part of its
treatment. Pilocytic astrocytomas and oligodendrogliomas typically do not
require this approach.
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EndodonticsThe first line of treatment for an acute apical abscess with swelling is to establish drainage. This relieves pressure, reduces pain, and removes the source of infection.