NEET MDS Shorts
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Dental Materials
With high-density noble metal alloy 6 grams is adequate for premolar and anterior castings, 9 grams is adequate for molar casting and 12 grams is adequate for pontics.
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Oral PathologyAplastic anemia is commonly associated with chloramphenicol.
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Oral SurgeryAnalgesics should be administered before the effect of local anesthesia wears off (preemptive analgesia). This approach prevents the establishment of pain pathways and provides better pain control than waiting for pain to occur. It ensures patient comfort during the transition from anesthetic effect.
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General Medicine
The PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time) is prolonged in deficiencies of factors VIII, IX, and XII, which are part of the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade. Since factor VIII deficiency is more common and is associated with a bleeding diathesis, it is the most likely deficiency in this scenario.
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General Medicine
ETEC, EIEC, and EAEC are all types of E. coli that can cause diarrheal disease through various mechanisms. EPEC is typically associated with gastrointestinal illness, particularly in children, but does not typically cause the severe forms of diarrhea seen with ETEC or EHEC.
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Dental Materials
Heating a gypsum cast to a temperature above 90°C will remove water of
crystallization and strengthen it. This process is called "burning out" the
gypsum, and it is used to remove the remaining moisture and improve the cast's
stability and accuracy. Gypsum casts are made by mixing plaster of Paris (calcium sulfate hemihydrate)
with water. When the material sets, it forms calcium sulfate dihydrate crystals
with water molecules trapped within the crystal lattice, known as water of
crystallization. Heating the cast above 90°C causes the water of crystallization
to be released, which results in the cast becoming stronger and more rigid. This
process does not cause the cast to expand but rather to shrink slightly as the
water is removed. Excess gauging water is typically removed during the initial
setting process.
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PeriodonticsThe angulation and flexibility of the shank are crucial in determining the ability of an instrument to remove gross deposits of calculus. The shank of a dental instrument, such as a scaler or curette, must be designed to allow for proper access and manipulation around the curves and contours of teeth to effectively remove calculus. While the blade also plays a role, the shank's design is more influential in reaching and adapting to the tooth's surface.
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INI CET
Oropharyngeal candidiasis (thrush) is a common local side effect of inhaled corticosteroids like budesonide due to deposition of the medication in the mouth and throat. Proper inhaler technique and rinsing the mouth after use can help minimize this risk. Skeletal tremor is more commonly associated with beta-agonists. Mucormycosis is a rare fungal infection, and anaphylaxis is a rare allergic reaction; neither is a commonly anticipated side effect of standard inhaled budesonide use.
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EndodonticsHigh heat obturation techniques include Obtura II technique, which uses heated gutta-percha injection. Thermofill and Ultrafill are warm gutta-percha techniques but not classified as high heat. Sectional filling is a cold lateral condensation method.
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NEETMDS
Glass ionomer cement (GIC) provides maximum resistance to enamel decalcification due to its fluoride-releasing properties.