NEET MDS Shorts
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MicrobiologyDry heat sterilization of paper points without incineration is accomplished at 160°C for 2hours
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INI CET
Palatography is a technique used in phonetics and clinical assessment to study the articulation of speech sounds by recording tongue contact with the hard palate and teeth.
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Oral Medicine
Amphotericin B is an antifungal agent that works primarily by binding to ergosterol in the fungal cell membrane, leading to increased permeability and cell death. It is effective against a wide range of fungi and is often used to treat severe systemic infections.
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General PathologyVenous thrombosis is not part of Virchow’s triad; the triad includes injury to the vein, hypercoagulability, and venous stasis.
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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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EndodonticsLentulo spirals are used for application of root canal sealer. These instruments: 1) Have a spiral design that rotates counterclockwise at low speed, 2) Carry sealer into the canal and coat the walls evenly, 3) Ensure proper sealer distribution before gutta-percha placement, 4) Help achieve intimate contact between sealer and canal walls, 5) Are sized to match canal preparation dimensions. They are NOT used for locating orifices, pulp extirpation, or canal enlargement. Proper sealer application is crucial for achieving optimal obturation quality.
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Oral Medicine
Echinococcosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of Echinococcus granulosus. The most common site for these larvae to form cysts is the liver.
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Conservative DentistryDuring cavity preparation, the incidence of pulpal exposure is higher in class V cavities on first premolars due to the proximity of the margins to the pulp horns.
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Anatomy
These form specialized fibres of the heart and are supposed to be terminal filaments of bundle of His. They are placed beneath the endocardium and intervene between it and the myocardium.
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PeriodonticsThe tooth with the poorest prognosis after furcation therapy due to limited instrument accessibility is the maxillary first premolar.