OMFS
Odontogenic cysts arise from tissues involved in tooth development. These do not have a true epithelial lining, so technically they aren't true cysts.
Third & Final Year Subject
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Gingivitis & Periodontitis
Exam pearl: Bleeding on probing does not, by itself, establish periodontitis. Assess attachment levels and radiographic bone loss.
Pulp
FCPS tip: A periodontal abscess is classically associated with a vital tooth; a periapical abscess is classically associated with a non-vital tooth.
Orthodontics
I'll cover the basic orthodontics concepts that commonly appear in dental exams, with special emphasis on numerical values, space maintainers, mixed-dentition development, terminal planes, eruption…
