Dentigerous cyst is a common odontogenic cyst associated with impacted teeth, especially mandibular third molars. Learn its definition, origin, clinical features, radiographic appearance, and exam-oriented facts for NEET MDS, BDS, and INBDE.
Learn about Grinspan Syndrome, a high-yield triad consisting of Oral Lichen Planus, Diabetes Mellitus, and Hypertension. Perfect for NEET MDS, INBDE, NBDE, and BDS pathology revision. Self-assessment Practice question
Quick, exam-friendly guide to the most common salivary gland tumors – pleomorphic adenoma, Warthin’s tumor and mucoepidermoid carcinoma. Perfect for BDS, NEET MDS and dental boards revision.
TOPIC: SJÖGREN SYNDROME 🔹 Definition: Chronic systemic autoimmune disease affecting salivary and lacrimal glands, leading to: Xerostomia (dry mouth) Xerophthalmia (dry eyes) → aka Keratoconjunctivitis sicca 🔸 Types: Primary: Only sicca symptoms; no other autoimmune disease Secondary: Sicca + associated autoimmune disease (commonly RA, SLE)
IMPORTANT REVISION NOTES 📌 INTRODUCTION: 🔹Surgical extraction of third molars (wisdom teeth) often requires carefully planned flap designs to ensure optimal access, visibility, and minimal trauma. A well-designed flap provides adequate exposure while preserving blood supply and ensuring smooth post-operative healing. 💡In this blog, we will discuss the most commonly used flap designs for third […]
🌟 PERIODONTICS-ORAL SURGERY RELATIONSHIP 📌 POINTS TO PONDER 🔹Teeth should be extracted in an atraumatic manner to conserve alveolar bone. 🔹Clinicians should avoid applying pressure at the crest of the socket to compress the rim of the alveolar bone as it results in the collapse of the remaining buccal plate of the bone and also […]
TOPIC: TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA 📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION & ANSWER Q1. Define trigeminal neuralgia. Ans. It is defined as sudden, usually unilateral severe, brief, stabbing, lancinating, recurring pain in the distribution of one or more branches of the fifth cranial nerve. It is also called as tic douloureax, Father gill disease. Q2. Mention the various aetiology of […]
TOPIC: TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT 📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION AND ANSWER Q1. Define temporomandibular joint. Ans. It is a highly specialized synovial, diarthroidal non-weight bearing joint, both the joints are independent. Q2. Mention various types of movement in the temporomandibular joint. Ans. Upper joint cavity has gliding movements while lower joint cavity has hinge movements. Protrusion, retrusion, opening, […]
SALIVARY GLAND DISORDERS 📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION & ANSWER Q1. Classify salivary secretion? Ans. Serous. Mucous. Mixed. Q2. Classify salivary gland. Ans. Parotid gland [serous]. Submandibular [mixed predominantly mucous]. Sublingual [mixed]. Q3. Define Anatomical opening of the parotid duct. Ans.Parotid duct [stenson’s duct] opening is seen as a papilla in the buccal mucosa opposite the maxillary […]
TOPIC: IMPACTION 📌 IMPORTANT QUESTION & ANSWER Q1. Define impaction. Ans. An impacted tooth is one that fails to erupt and will not eventually assume its anatomical arch relationship beyond the chronological eruption date. It is also defined as impedance of tooth along the path of eruption. Q2. Mention of few indications for removal of […]
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