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Cervical third root fractures have the least favorable prognosis. This is because: 1) The fracture line is at or near the gingival margin, making restoration difficult, 2) Contamination from oral fluids is inevitable, preventing proper healing, 3) Crown-root ratio becomes unfavorable even if healing occurs, 4) Periodontal involvement is common, 5) Often requires extraction due to poor long-term prognosis. Apical third fractures have the best prognosis as they often heal with fibrous union and remain functional, while middle third fractures have intermediate prognosis.

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The compressive strength of hardened zinc oxide eugenol (ZnOE) impression paste is generally about 7 MPa, indicating its ability to withstand compressive forces without deformation or failure.

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Histologic examination of desquamative gingivitis shows loss of basement membrane.

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A simple surgeon's knot is a square knot variant with an extra twist in the first throw (two loops). This is followed by a single throw to lock it, providing increased friction to prevent slipping.

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Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome is characterized by recurrent thrombosis, recurrent fetal loss, and neurological symptoms. Thrombocytopenia (low platelet count) is often seen, while thrombocytosis (high platelet count) is not a typical feature of this syndrome.

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The CPITN (Community Periodontal Index of Treatment Needs) probe has a ball-ended periodontal probe with a diameter of 0.5 mm. The markings at 3.5, 5.5, 8.5, and 11 mm are used to assess the depth of the periodontal pockets in the gingival sulcus. This probe is designed to evaluate the periodontal health and treatment needs of a community and is commonly used in epidemiological studies.

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 The finish line of a crown preparation can be placed supragingivally or subgingivally depending on the clinical situation. Subgingival finish lines may be necessary to achieve proper aesthetics, especially in cases where the margin needs to be hidden beneath the gingival tissue. However, it is important to avoid placing the finish line too far subgingivally, as this can complicate oral hygiene and lead to periodontal issues.

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Standard steam sterilization (autoclaving) requires 121°C at 15 psi for 15 minutes.

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Gemination is a developmental anomaly in which a single tooth bud attempts to divide, resulting in an enlarged or bifid crown.

Key features of gemination:

Appears as a single large tooth

Usually has one root

May show two root canals

Total number of teeth remains normal when the abnormal tooth is counted as one.

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Wernicke's aphasia is associated with lesions in the temporal lobe's auditory association area, particularly Brodmann's area 22. It is characterized by fluent speech with impaired comprehension and repetition.