NEET MDS Shorts
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PedodonticsThe primary advantage of an external splint compared to an internal splint is conservation of tooth structure.
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Oral PathologyAdenopathy refers to the enlargement of glands, particularly lymph nodes, which is clinically apparent as swelling or abnormal size.
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NEETMDS
The periodontal ligament contains immature elastic fibers (oxytalan fibers), but mature elastic fibers are not typically present.
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Oral PathologyRamsay Hunt syndrome affects the 7th nerve.
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Dental Materials
The elastic limit of a wire is the point at which it yields permanently, meaning any greater force applied will result in irreversible deformation.
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Physiology
The parasympathetic nervous system is involved in the regulation of the body's rest and digest functions. It operates to conserve energy and restore the body to a state of equilibrium. It acts on various visceral organs, such as the heart, gastrointestinal tract, and bladder, to slow down the heart rate, increase glandular secretions, and promote peristalsis for food assimilation.
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ProsthodonticsBlock out is the process of eliminating undesirable undercuts on the master cast before duplication, ensuring a better fit for the prosthesis.
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Pharmacology
Idoxuridine acts as an antiviral agent against DNA viruses by inhibiting thymidilate phosphorylase and viral DNA polymerases.
The effect of Idoxuridine results in the inability of the virus to reproduce or to infect/destroy tissue.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:Solution and Ointment
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Orthodontics
In a child with a skeletal Class I relationship and slight overjet, thumb sucking can contribute to the maintenance of the overjet due to the anterior teeth being pushed forward by the thumb. If the child discontinues thumb sucking, the anterior teeth may naturally reposition themselves, leading to a reduction in overjet.
Option 2 is incorrect because while the eruption of permanent canines can influence the occlusion.
Option 3 is also incorrect; the lower incisors would not necessarily incline labially if the thumb sucking habit is stopped.
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Oral Medicine
Brain tumors are the most common cause of increased intracranial pressure in adults.