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Dry socket (alveolar osteitis) is a painful condition that occurs after a tooth extraction when the blood clot fails to develop or is dislodged. The exposed bone and nerve endings in the socket cause a dull, aching, and continuous or almost continuous pain, which can be moderate to severe. A key characteristic is the absence of significant swelling or signs of infection (like pus or high fever) in the adjacent tissues, distinguishing it from an infection.

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The elevators that employ both the lever and wedge principles during extraction of root tip are apex elevators and straight elevator.

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Early movements of TMJ following surgery for TMJ ankylosis is desirable.

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Anterior to lateral pterygoid plate. In the extraoral maxillary nerve block, the needle is inserted at the posterior aspect of the condylar neck and directed anteriorly to target the pterygomandibular space, which contains the maxillary nerve and its branches. This technique is used to anesthetize the molars and premolars of the upper jaw and is also known as the Vazirani-Akinosi technique.

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The direction of the bevel of the chisel during bone cutting is towards the bone to be sacrificed.

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Each cartridge contains 1.8 mL of anaesthetic solution.

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The recommended rate for rescue breathing in adults is approximately 12 breaths per minute. This rate allows for adequate ventilation without causing hyperventilation. 

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The risk associated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in older patients is not solely due to their age or increased bone density. It's important to consider their overall health, including potential comorbidities and reduced healing capacity. The risks might be higher due to factors like poor bone quality, increased surgical time, and the potential for complications such as infection and nonunion.

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The palatine process of the maxilla forms the anterior three-fourths of the hard palate and also contributes to the floor of the nasal cavity. If the mid portion of the palatine process is accidentally removed during maxillary torus surgery, it would directly create a communication with the nasal cavity above. Vertical fracture of the maxilla → Not a typical consequence of removing the palatine process. Opening into the maxillary antrum → That would occur if the lateral wall of the maxilla (near the sinus) is breached, not the mid-palatal region.