NEET MDS Shorts
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Oral PathologyBrachytherapy is a type of internal radiation therapy where a sealed radiation source is placed inside or next to the area requiring treatment. This allows a high dose of radiation to be delivered to a specific area, while limiting exposure to surrounding healthy tissues.
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Oral PathologyPain of lacerating, unstimulated, sporadic quality is NOT a characteristic feature of myofascial pain dysfunction syndrome (MPDS). MPDS typically causes dull, aching, continuous pain that is often related to muscle tension and jaw function. Lacerating, sporadic pain is more characteristic of neuralgic conditions like trigeminal neuralgia. MPDS does cause unilateral pain and limitation of jaw movement.
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Oral PathologyTrotters syndrome involves the nasopharynx and is caused by malignant tumors (usually nasopharyngeal carcinoma) affecting the eustachian tube opening and surrounding structures. The syndrome includes unilateral conductive hearing loss, unilateral serous otitis media, and trigeminal neuralgia due to tumor involvement of the nasopharyngeal region and skull base.
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Oral PathologyHyperpituitarism affects the formation and eruption of teeth without causing hypoplasia.
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Oral PathologyPinpoint petechiae on the palate is the most common oral manifestation of infectious mononucleosis.
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Oral PathologyX-rays and gamma rays are examples of non-particulate radiation.
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Oral PathologyX-rays are generated when a stream of electrons traveling from the tungsten filament is suddenly stopped by its impact on the anodic tungsten target.
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Oral PathologyAdenoid cystic carcinoma (AdCC) is a malignancy that commonly affects the minor salivary glands, with the palate being the most frequent site in the oral cavity. While major salivary glands are more typically affected by other types of tumors and malignancies, AdCC is a characteristic tumor of the minor salivary glands found in the palate.
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Oral PathologyA black line on the gingiva which follows the contour of the margin is due to mercury.
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Oral PathologyProthrombin time (PT) is a measure of the blood's clotting ability. In dentistry, a PT level of 20% below normal is often considered a threshold for increased risk of bleeding during surgical procedures such as tooth extraction. At this level, the patient may be at risk for prolonged bleeding or hemorrhage. Dentists typically assess a patient's coagulation status before performing invasive procedures, especially if the patient has a known bleeding disorder or is on medications that affect clotting.