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 →Internal derangement = disc displacement. With reduction = click on opening. Without reduction = lock = limited opening. Wilkes classification = 5 stages progressive. Arthrocentesis = simplest surgical treatment lavage. Arthroscopy = minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic. Crepitus = osteoarthritis degenerative changes. Condylectomy = ankylosis treatment.
📖 Read full notes →NEET MDS frequently tests the ability to differentiate between related topics. Understanding the key differences between Local Anesthesia and TMJ Disorders in Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery is crucial for scoring well. Questions may test diagnostic features, treatment approaches, or characteristic findings.