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 →Enucleation = complete removal in toto. Marsupialization = decompression for large cysts near vital structures. Carnoys solution = chemical cauterization for OKC reduces recurrence. Peripheral ostectomy = bur down cavity walls. Decompression = stent placement for gradual shrinkage. Cryotherapy = liquid nitrogen for aggressive cysts.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Local Anesthesia and Surgical Cyst Management in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.