Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery — Key differences for NEET MDS
Lidocaine = most commonly used LA agent worldwide. Articaine = only amide that is also ester = diffuses through bone. IANB = most common nerve block in dentistry. Max dose lidocaine = 4.4mg/kg without epi 7mg/kg with epi. Vasoconstrictor CI = uncontrolled HTN hyperthyroid pheochromocytoma. Prilocaine = methemoglobinemia risk. Bupivacaine = longest acting LA = cardiotoxic.
📖 Read full notes →Incisional biopsy = large lesions includes margin of normal tissue. Excisional biopsy = small lesions less than 1cm complete removal. FNAC = fine needle aspiration cytology for salivary gland and lymph nodes. Brush biopsy = OralCDx screening test. Punch biopsy = circular blade mucosal lesions. Frozen section = intraoperative rapid diagnosis.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Local Anesthesia and Biopsy Techniques in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.