NEET MDS Shorts
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Periodonticsagranulocytosis, leukemia, and granulocytopenia—can significantly impact the health of the gingiva by affecting the immune response and increasing susceptibility to infections.
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ProsthodonticsThe buccal frenal attachment of mandibular CD should be trimmed and rounded to allow proper function of triangularis.
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Oral PathologyMultinucleated giant cells and perivascular cuffing are features seen in cherubism.
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ProsthodonticsThe occlusal plane for the complete denture patient is determined by the height of the retromolar pad and anterior aesthetic height.
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NEETMDS
Streptococci contribute to caries development primarily because they ferment carbohydrates, producing acid as a metabolic byproduct which demineralizes tooth enamel.
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PhysiologyAngiotensin I is NOT a hormone secreted by the kidney; it is produced from angiotensinogen in the liver and converted to angiotensin II by the kidneys.
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Oral PathologyDiphtheritic lesions are caused by Corynebacterium diphtheriae. The hallmark of diphtheria is a tough gray pseudomembrane on mucosal surfaces like the pharynx or oral cavity. Attempting to remove it causes pain and bleeding. Other conditions like ANUG (acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis) produce pseudomembranes but are more localized and less gray.
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ProsthodonticsThe cementing medium provides the greatest retention for an onlay. While proximal contacts, intracoronal portions, and cusp slopes contribute to retention, the cement creates the primary bond between the restoration and tooth structure. Modern adhesive cements provide both mechanical and chemical retention that is crucial for onlay success.
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Orthodontics
SOLUTION Interstitial growth, simply means that it occurs at all points within the tissue. When mineralization takes place so that hard tissue is formed, interstitial growth becomes impossible.
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Pharmacology
Cephalosporins can cause allergic reactions in people with penicillin allergy. The overall rate of allergy to cephalosporins in people with penicillin allergy is approximately 5 to 10%, although rates may be higher for certain people. Allergic reactions to cephalosporins can be severe and even lifethreatening;
it is generally recommended that those allergic to penicillin avoid cephalosporins all together.