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# "Koplik's spots" are associated with: A. Smallpox (Variola) B. German measles (Rubella) C. Mumps D. (Rubeola) The correct answer is. D. Measles (Rubeola) Before immunization, measles was very common during childhood so that 90% of the population had been infected by age 20. Measles (also called Rubeola) is a highly contagious viral illness characterized by a fever, cough, and a spreading rash. It is caused by a paramyxovirus. The incubation period is 1 to 2 weeks before symptoms generally appear. The oral lesions are pathognomonic of this disease. These characteristic "Koplik's spots" usually occur on the buccal mucosa. They are 1-2 mm, yellow-white necrotic ulcers that are surrounded by a bright red margin. Rubella (or German measles) is a fairly benign viral disease. The symptoms usually include a red, bumpy rash, swollen lymph nodes (most often around the ears and neck), and a mild fever. Some people will feel a little achy. The virus can manifest in th...

 This particular brand of Glass Ionomer Cement Ketac Molar Easymix by 3M Germany was available in the dental clinic where I work. The powder felt like wheat flour and even after mixing repeatedly, I couldn't get the required consistency. I had used exactly one scoop of powder by the scoop provided by the manufacturer with one drop of liquid. Have you experienced the same problem? Or is this a great GIC product What about its clinical success? Please leave your honest feedback.

# Which of the following is true concerning a young epileptic who has a grand mal seizure in the dental office? A. It is generally fatal B. It is best treated by injecting insulin C. They generally recover if restrained from self-injury and oxygen is maintained D. It can be prevented with antibiotics  The correct answer is C. They generally recover if restrained from self-injury and oxygen is maintained Of the multiple types of seizures, the tonic-clonic (grand mal) type is the most frightening and the one that most often requires treatment. Grand mal seizures are manifested in four phases: the prodromal phase, the aura, the convulsive (ictal) phase, and the postictal phase. The prodromal phase consists of subtle changes that may occur over minutes to hours. It is usually not clinically evident to the clinician or the patient. The aura is a neurologic experience that the patient goes through immediately prior to the seizure. It is specifically related to trigger areas of the brain ...

 # An outstanding oral manifestation of achondroplasia is: A. Rampant caries B. Periodontal disease C. Overcrowding of teeth D. Supernumerary teeth The correct answer is C. Overcrowding of teeth. Achondroplasia is the most common form of short-limb dwarfism. It occurs in all races and with equal frequency in males and females. An individual with achondroplasia has a disproportionate short stature -- the head is large and the arms and legs are short when compared to the trunk length. Other signs are a prominent forehead and a depressed bridge of the nose. Many of these children die during the first year of life. Deficient growth in the cranial base is evident in many children that survive. Important: The maxilla may be small with the resultant crowding of the teeth. Note: A Class III malocclusion is very common. Remember: The oral manifestations of the following disorders in children: • Gigantism: enlarged tongue, mandibular prognathism, teeth are usually tipped to the buccal or lin...