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 →Le Fort I = floating palate = transverse maxillary fracture. Le Fort II = pyramidal fracture involves infraorbital rim. Le Fort III = craniofacial dysjunction separates face from skull. ALL Le Fort fractures involve pterygoid plates. ZMC fracture = tripod = zygomatic complex = 3 point fixation. Orbital blowout = isolated orbital floor fracture = diplopia enophthalmos.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Local Anesthesia and Midface Fractures Le Fort in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.