NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsRecession is not a contraindication for root planing.
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Prosthodontics
Indirect retainers are used to prevent the denture base from lifting away from the tissue around the fulcrum line.
They are especially needed in distal extension cases (Kennedy Class I) and anterior extension cases (Kennedy Class IV).
In Class II and Class III, the presence of tooth support reduces the need for indirect retention.
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NEETMDSHerpetic koilonychia is a term that refers to a herpetic infection affecting the fingers and potentially causing changes in the nails (koilonychia literally means "spoon nails"). Herpetic whitlow is a more common term for a herpes infection of the finger.
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NEETMDS
Ptyalism refers to excessive salivation. While it can be caused by various conditions, it is notably associated with certain neurological conditions, including mental retardation, due to issues with swallowing or oral motor control.
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Oral PathologyDry socket, also known as alveolar osteitis, is a painful condition that occurs after a tooth extraction when the blood clot fails to form or is dislodged before the wound has a chance to heal. It is an inflammation of the bone (osteitis) in the tooth socket, specifically the alveolar bone, but does not involve an infection of the bone marrow, which would be osteomyelitis.
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PhysiologyThe primary mechanism responsible for the reclamation of bile acids in the enterohepatic circulation is active transport in the ileum, allowing for recycling of bile acids.
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OrthodonticsSlow progression in molar uprighting can occur if the occlusion is not adequately relieved. If the opposing teeth are still in contact, it can hinder the movement of the molar being uprighted.
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General MedicineNitrates provide the most rapid relief of angina pectoris symptoms. Sublingual nitroglycerin acts within 1-3 minutes by causing coronary vasodilation and reducing preload, thereby decreasing myocardial oxygen demand and improving coronary perfusion.
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General PathologyHemochromatosis is a condition characterized by excessive iron accumulation in the body, which can lead to a false positive on metal detectors due to high iron levels in tissues.
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Laminin is the most abundant and important glycoprotein in all basement membranes. It has distinct binding domains that interact with multiple components of the extracellular matrix (ECM), such as collagen type IV, and with cell-surface receptors like integrins, which helps anchor cells to the basement membrane.