NEET MDS Shorts
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Prosthodontics
Indirect retainers are used to prevent the denture base from lifting away from the tissue around the fulcrum line.
They are especially needed in distal extension cases (Kennedy Class I) and anterior extension cases (Kennedy Class IV).
In Class II and Class III, the presence of tooth support reduces the need for indirect retention.
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ProsthodonticsThe primary stress-bearing area in maxillary complete denture is the edentulous ridges.
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Oral medicineAn antibioma is a localized mass of granulation tissue that forms in response to the presence of antibiotics, often as a result of an infection. It is not a tumor in the traditional sense but rather a reactive tissue response to the antibiotic treatment.
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Oral PathologyUsing a GRID during radiography increases patient exposure due to the need for higher doses.
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State PSC PYQSubchondral cysts are a common finding in osteoarthritis of various joints, including the temporomandibular joint (TMJ).They form due to the degeneration of articular cartilage and the subsequent changes in the underlying bone..
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PhysiologyVitamin E deficiency can lead to decreased fluidity of cell membranes, making them less flexible and more prone to damage.
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NEETMDSThe normal distance from the cementoenamel junction (CEJ) to the alveolar bone crest is typically considered to be 0.5 to 1.6 mm. Radiographically, this difference is represented by the options provided, with 0-1.6 mm being the standard accepted range for healthy bone level.
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General MicrobiologyHLA class I antigens are the principal antigens that induce an immune response in the host against transplanted tissues.
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General PathologyConjunctivitis is often associated with Sjögren's syndrome, which can cause oral mucosal swelling and xerostomia.
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Dental Materials
Zinc polycarboxylate cement primarily consists of zinc oxide and polyacrylic acid.