NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral SurgeryHypoglycaemia may occur in a patient taking insulin and undergoing extraction when the procedure is done on an empty stomach. This is because insulin lowers blood sugar levels, and without food to balance the insulin's effect, the patient could experience a dangerous drop in blood glucose. It is important to ensure that the patient eats before the surgery and that glucose levels are monitored.
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NEETMDSRoutine relief of the incisal papilla area is necessary during denture fabrication to avoid pressure on the nasopalatine nerve and blood vessels, which can cause discomfort or pain for the patient.
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Physiology
Oxytocin is synthesized in the paraventricular nucleus of the hypothalamus and acts on the uterus to increase the force and frequency of contractions during childbirth. It is released during labor and stimulated by the stretching of the cervix and vagina as the baby descends. Estrogens increase the sensitivity of the uterus to oxytocin, while progesterone decreases it. Prolactin is involved in milk production and let-down reflex. Cortisol is a stress hormone that prepares the body for parturition but does not directly increase uterine contractions.
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ProsthodonticsWhich are you NOT looking for when exploring the apical third of a canal: hypercementosis.
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NEETMDS
A dental floss safety ligature is tied to the bow to allow for retrieval of the clamp if it becomes dislodged, preventing the patient from accidentally swallowing or aspirating it.
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Public Health DentistryCustom-formed mouth protectors are made from impressions of the patient’s teeth and offer the best fit and protection. They are typically made by a dental professional and are more comfortable than stock or boil-and-bite mouthguards. While plastic molded and stock mouthguards are also available, custom-formed ones are considered superior in terms of protection and compliance.
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General PathologySudden painful enlargement of the thyroid with hyperthyroidism that lasts for 6-8 weeks is the typical clinical course of subacute granulomatous thyroiditis.
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PedodonticsThe main aim of restoration of carious lesions in phase-I therapy is to reduce microbial source.
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Oral SurgeryCocaine has intrinsic vasoconstrictive action.
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Oral Medicine
Boggy gums can be seen in both pregnancy and leukaemia.
Pregnancy: Hormonal changes during pregnancy can increase blood flow to the
gums, making them more sensitive, swollen, and prone to bleeding, which can be
described as boggy.
Leukaemia: In some forms of leukaemia, particularly acute myeloid leukaemia,
cancerous cells can infiltrate the gums, leading to swelling, bleeding, and a
boggy appearance.
Polycythaemia: While polycythaemia involves an increase in red blood cells, it
does not typically cause the characteristic boggy gum appearance in the same way
as pregnancy or leukaemia.