Perio vs Pedo — Key differences for NEET MDS
Glickman Class I-IV furcation involvement classification. Nabers probe for furcation detection. Tunnel preparation = Class III furcation through and through. Root resection = hemisection or root amputation for Class II III. Free gingival graft = increase width keratinized tissue. Connective tissue graft = root coverage gold standard = subepithelial.
📖 Read full notes →Band and loop = unilateral posterior premature loss. Lingual arch = bilateral mandibular space maintenance. Nance button = bilateral maxillary space maintenance. Distal shoe = second primary molar lost before first permanent molar erupts. Transpalatal arch = maxillary anchorage. Leeway space = E space difference primary second molar and premolar. Mandible leeway = 1.7mm per side.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Furcation & Mucogingival and Space Maintainers in Perio vs Pedo is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.