NEET MDS Shorts
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Endodontics
Endodontic instruments, particularly those used for root canal treatment and
implants, typically have a length of around 40 mm. This length allows for
adequate reach into the root canals of most teeth, which can vary in depth.
Instruments shorter than this may not effectively reach the apical areas of the
root canals.
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NEETMDS
Facebow transfer is a procedure used in prosthodontics to record the spatial relationship of the maxillary arch to the patient/s skull and transfer this relationship to an articulator. This is particularly important for complex cases involving multiple fixed restorations or full arch reconstructions to ensure accurate articulation and occlusal harmony.
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ProsthodonticsThe muscle which trims the posterior lingual areas of the lower denture is palatoglossus and superior constrictor.
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Endodontics10-15% carbamide peroxide is the most frequently used agent in home-applied vital bleaching techniques. This concentration is preferred because: 1) It provides effective bleaching with minimal sensitivity, 2) Safe for unsupervised home use, 3) Releases approximately 3-4% hydrogen peroxide slowly over several hours, 4) Good balance between efficacy and safety, 5) Allows for overnight application. Higher concentrations like 35% hydrogen peroxide are used only in-office under professional supervision due to potential tissue damage.
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Oral PathologyOsteoradionecrosis is due to endarteritis of blood vessels.
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General Medicine
Systemic lupus erythematosus is a systemic disease with renal manifestations that can cause nephrotic syndrome, but it is not a primary glomerular disease. The primary glomerular diseases listed that can lead to nephrotic syndrome are membranous nephropathy, minimal-change disease, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis.
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Dental MaterialsPolycarboxylate cement is a luting agent that provides adhesion to calcified dental tissues
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General Medicine
In developing countries, the most common cause of primary adrenal insufficiency is tuberculosis, due to its higher prevalence and ability to spread to various organs, including the adrenal glands.
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Dental Materials
Irreversible hydrocolloid, such as alginate, is based on the structure of anhydro-?-d-mannuronic acid.
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Periodontics
Subgingival curettage involves removing the inflamed soft tissue lateral to the periodontal pocket wall. It is indicated in cases of oedematous gingivitis because the inflamed, soft, and retractable tissue is easier to remove and responds favorably to this procedure.