MPS Dental Clinic

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

Trigeminal Nerve

Maxillary Division:
Posterior Superior Alveolar
Middle Superior Alveolar
Anterior Superior Alveolar
Infra Orbital Nerve

Mandibular Division:
Lingual Nerve
Inferior Alveolar Nerve
Mental Nerve

22/08/2026

Braces can transform a smile, but poor oral hygiene can leave permanent marks behind.

Brackets and wires create additional surfaces where plaque can accumulate and become difficult to remove. When oral hygiene is inadequate, bacteria in plaque produce acids that pull minerals out of the enamel. The result is often the chalky white areas seen in this image, known as white spot lesions.

White spot lesions are early signs of enamel demineralization. They can develop surprisingly quickly during orthodontic treatment and may remain visible long after braces are removed. If the demineralization progresses further, cavities can develop.

Studies have consistently shown that orthodontic patients are at increased risk of plaque accumulation and enamel demineralization, making oral hygiene one of the most important factors influencing treatment outcomes.

Brushing carefully around brackets, cleaning between teeth daily, using fluoride products when recommended, and attending regular dental visits can significantly reduce this risk.

A successful orthodontic treatment is not just about straight teeth.

It's about finishing treatment with healthy enamel too.

13/08/2026

✅ Ludwig’s Angina vs Facial Cellulitis: Clinical Differences and Management

Ludwig’s angina and facial cellulitis are severe odontogenic infections with distinct clinical behaviors and therapeutic implications.
While both originate from dental infections, Ludwig’s angina is a rapidly progressive, life-threatening cellulitis of the submandibular space, whereas facial cellulitis is typically localized and less aggressive. Early differentiation is essential to prevent airway compromise and systemic complications.

⏬ More information in the first comment

13/08/2026

OPG points to remember ✅

04/06/2026

🦷 Drug Of Choice In Dentistry: The Questions Examiners Love To Ask!

One of the fastest ways to boost your INBDE or NEET-MDS score is to master the classic Drug of Choice (DOC) questions.

Many students spend hours memorizing drug names but miss the underlying pattern:

✅ Pain → NSAIDs first
✅ Odontogenic infection → Amoxicillin first-line when antibiotics are indicated
✅ Oral candidiasis → Nystatin
✅ HSV infection → Acyclovir
✅ Trigeminal neuralgia → Carbamazepine
✅ Anaphylaxis → Epinephrine
✅ Asthma attack → Albuterol
✅ Angina attack → Nitroglycerin

🚨 Remember: Most dental pain is treated by removing the cause, not by prescribing antibiotics.

MCQ 1

A patient develops generalized urticaria, wheezing, and hypotension immediately after administration of a local anesthetic. What is the drug of choice?

A. Albuterol
B. Nitroglycerin
C. Epinephrine
D. Diphenhydramine

MCQ 2

A 55-year-old patient presents with severe unilateral facial pain triggered by light touch. The diagnosis is trigeminal neuralgia. What is the drug of choice?

A. Acyclovir
B. Carbamazepine
C. Ibuprofen
D. Metronidazole

Post your answers in comment 👇

💡 Quick Memory Hack:

🔹 Pain → Ibuprofen
🔹 Infection → Amoxicillin
🔹 Fungal → Nystatin
🔹 HSV → Acyclovir
🔹 Neuralgia → Carbamazepine
🔹 Anaphylaxis → Epinephrine

How many of these drug-of-choice questions can you answer without looking at notes? Let us know below! 👇