Materials vs PHD — Key differences for NEET MDS
Zinc phosphate = gold standard luting strongest compressive strength. GIC = fluoride release chemical bond least soluble water based. Resin cement = best with all-ceramic restorations. ZOE = most biocompatible least irritating weakest cement. Polycarboxylate = chemical adhesion mild pulp response. Zinc silicophosphate = combined ZPC and silicate properties.
📖 Read full notes →DMFT = permanent teeth decayed missing filled. deft = primary teeth decayed extracted filling indicated filled. OHI-S = Greene and Vermillion simplified = DI-S plus CI-S. CPI = Community Periodontal Index WHO probe. GI = Gingival Index Loe and Silness = 0-3 scale. PI = Plaque Index Silness and Loe. Russells PI = Periodontal Index epidemiological.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Dental Cements and Dental Indices in Materials vs PHD is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.