NEET MDS Shorts
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INI CET
The maximum increase in intercanine width typically occurs during early mixed dentition, coinciding with the eruption of permanent incisors to accommodate their wider size.
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NEETMDS
Brown tumors are benign bone lesions that result from the effect of parathyroid hormone (PTH) on bone tissue in patients with hyperparathyroidism. Increased PTH causes bone resorption by stimulating osteoclastic activity. Hyperparathyroidism is associated with increased PTH levels and hypercalcemia.
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Physiology
Answer: 1) Thyroxine binding globulin (TBG) is increased during pregnancy, which is a major thyroid hormone binding protein in the plasma.
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State PSC PYQ
A dicapitular condylar fracture refers to a fracture through the head of the condyle — the uppermost part of the mandible that articulates with the temporal bone.
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INI CET
Guiding planes are parallel vertical surfaces on abutment teeth or other intraoral structures that direct the path of insertion and removal of a removable partial denture. Their primary function is to provide a predictable and consistent path, which helps achieve predictable clasp retention and stability.
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PhysiologyThe pancreas has all of the following cell types: alpha cells (which produce glucagon), beta cells (which produce insulin), and delta cells (which produce somatostatin).
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NEETMDSThe vastus lateralis muscle in the thigh is considered the safest and preferred site for intramuscular injections in infants and young children because it is a large, well-developed muscle with a relatively low risk of nerve or blood vessel damage. Other sites like the deltoid or gluteus maximus are generally not recommended for young children due to the risk of injury to the radial or sciatic nerves, respectively.
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Dental Materials
Zinc Oxide-Eugenol Cement is primarily composed of zinc oxide and eugenol, with a pH of approximately 7, making it less irritating to pulpal tissues.
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Dental Materials
The compressive strength at 1 hour is lowest for the low-copper lathe-cut alloy, which is 45 MPa.
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PedodonticsThe main aim of restoration of carious lesions in phase-I therapy is to reduce microbial source.