NEET MDS Shorts
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Public Health DentistryDisclosing agents are solutions or tablets that are used to reveal plaque and food debris on the teeth that are not easily seen with the naked eye. When children can visually see the areas they need to clean more thoroughly, they are more likely to understand the importance of good oral hygiene and improve their brushing and flossing techniques.
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BiochemistryVitamin C deficiency is due to defect of Lysyl hydroxylase
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RadiologyBrown discoloration seen in old radiographic films is due to incomplete fixation.
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Oral medicine
Varicose veins are characterized by twisted, swollen veins that often
appear blue or purple. Common signs and symptoms include aching or heavy
legs, burning or throbbing sensations, muscle cramps, swelling in the lower
legs, and skin changes such as color alterations or sores Visible Changes: Physical Sensations: Skin Changes: Other Symptoms: Severe Symptoms: Skin Conditions:
Complications of Varicose Veins
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Oral PathologyVitamin A deficiency is associated with hyperplasia and keratinization of the salivary glands.
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Physiology
GIP is released from the K cells of the duodenum and jejunum in response to the presence of nutrients, particularly glucose and fat. Its primary function is to stimulate insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells, which helps regulate postprandial blood glucose levels. It also inhibits gastric acid secretion and gastric emptying.
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General MicrobiologyThe primary mode of action of exotoxins is enzymatic, as they often act as enzymes that modify or damage host cell functions.
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Oral SurgeryIn liver disease patients, bleeding is the most significant complication during extraction due to impaired synthesis of clotting factors (II, VII, IX, X) and reduced platelet production. The liver produces most coagulation proteins, and hepatic dysfunction leads to prolonged bleeding times and increased risk of hemorrhage during surgical procedures.
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RadiologyWhen film is exposed to light during the development process, it results in overexposure, leading to a dark appearance on the developed film. This is due to the silver halide crystals being activated by light, which causes them to darken when developed.
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Dental Materials
Gold foil is used in direct gold restorations to create a three-dimensional structure that can hold the loosely bound powdered gold in place. The foil acts as a container and facilitates the condensation of the gold particles into a cohesive mass, which is then adapted to the prepared cavity.