Study Notes

Viral Infections Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV-1) Dormancy Sites: Trigeminal > Nodose (Vagus) > Dorsal Root > Brain Inclusions: Lipschutz bodies (intranuclear) Herpetic Whitlow: Finger lesions in dentists Location Difference: Herpangina: Posterior palate Herpes: Anterior palate Herpes Zoster Key Feature: Lesions do not cross midline Ramsay Hunt Syndrome: Zoster of geniculate ganglion → facial paralysis Measles …

Muscles of the Pharynx This consists of three constrictor muscles and three muscles that descend from the styloid process, the cartilaginous part of the auditory tube and the soft palate. External Muscles of the Pharynx  The paired superior, middle, and inferior constrictor muscles form the external circular part of the muscular layer of the wall. These muscles overlap each other and are arranged so that the superior one is innermost and the …

Radiographic Advancements in Caries Detection Advancements in dental technology have significantly improved the detection and quantification of dental caries. This lecture will cover several key technologies used in caries detection, including Diagnodent, infrared and red fluorescence, DIFOTI, and QLF, as well as the film speeds used in radiographic imaging. 1. Diagnodent Technology: Utilizes infrared laser fluorescence for the detection and…

Ibuprofen used to relieve the symptoms of arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea, fever; and as an analgesic, especially where there is an inflammatory component. Indications rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, primary dysmenorrhoea fever, relief of acute and/or chronic pain states in which there is an inflammatory component MOA inhibition of  cyclooxygenase (COX); thus inhibiting prostaglandin synthesis.…

Acrylic Appliances Use - space maintenance  or tooth movement for orthodontics and pediatric dentistry 1. Components a. Powder-PMMA powder. peroxide initiator, and pigments b. Liquid-MMA monomer, hydroquinone inhibitor, cross-linking agents, and chemical accelerators (N, N-dimethyl-p-toluidine) 2. Reaction  PMMA powder makes mixture viscous for manipulation before curing . Chemical accelerators cause decomposition of benzoyl peroxide into…