NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryEach of the following statements about local anaesthesia is correct except: Prilocaine is more toxic than lignocaine.
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PhysiologyFluorescent lighting enhances the visibility of scleral icterus, making it easier to detect jaundice.
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Physiology
The epithelial cells of the villi in the small intestine contain various digestive enzymes and microvilli that increase the surface area for nutrient absorption. These cells are crucial for the final stages of digesting carbohydrates and proteins, as well as for the absorption of nutrients.
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Oral PathologyPremature exfoliation of deciduous teeth is seen in hypophosphatasia.
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BiochemistryGlycine and proline introduce a bend in structure of protein, hence alpha helix disrupted
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EndodonticsObtura II is a high heat obturation technique used in endodontics (root canal treatment) to fill and seal the root canal system of teeth. This technique involves the use of a thermoplasticized gutta-percha, which is heated to a high temperature and then compacted into the root canal with a heat source such as a heated plugger or a heated tip of a handpiece. The heat helps to soften the gutta-percha, allowing it to adapt to the irregularities of the root canal system and form a tight seal against bacterial microleakage. Thermofill and Ultrafill are not high heat techniques, while sectional filling is a method of filling the canal in increments, which may or may not involve heat.
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INI CET
In early embryonic development, RBCs are primarily formed in the yolk sac mesoderm. Later, the liver, spleen, and bone marrow take over.
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Oral Surgery
After a myocardial infarction (MI), elective dental treatment is generally deferred for at least 6 months because of the risk of reinfarction.
However, if urgent treatment such as full mouth extractions is required within 6 months, it must be done with special precautions.
Since the patient is on anticoagulant therapy, the prothrombin time (PT/INR) must be checked and controlled to reduce bleeding risk.
The safest approach is:
Hospitalize the patient for monitoring.
Control PT/INR before surgery.
Perform extractions under local anesthesia (general anesthesia carries higher cardiovascular risk).
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RadiologyA 60-year-old male with a 1 cm lytic area in the lower bicuspid region on OPG has a most probable diagnosis of any one of the above.
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General MedicineLung involvement in chronic bronchitis is bilateral