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The primary objective of diet counseling is to provide a realistic diet prescription that can help prevent dental caries. This may involve reducing exposure to cariogenic foods, but it also includes educating the patient on how to balance their diet for optimal oral health.

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The first direction for force application with extraction forceps is apically. This initial apical pressure helps to expand the alveolar socket and break the periodontal ligament fibers. After apical pressure, buccal and lingual movements are applied to complete the extraction.

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In emphysema, the dilatation occurs beyond terminal bronchioles

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Before construction of the complete denture, the patient's natural dentition is evaluated because it helps in all of the above: establishing vertical dimension, arranging the teeth in balanced occlusion, selection of form, shape, and size of the artificial teeth.

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Periapical radiographs are essential tools in endodontic practice. They help in determining the length of the root canal during procedures like root canals. They can also reveal signs of infection or inflammation around the apex of the tooth (periapical pathosis), which indicates the presence of infection in the pulp.

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White sponge nevus is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait.

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The Nasion (the intersection of the frontal and nasal bones) is generally considered a highly stable and accurately identifiable landmark compared to points like Porion (often obscured) or Point A (variable with tooth position).

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The PMA index measures the severity of gingivitis and periodontitis.