Question 391 · LDEK · Resorption

Which of the following statements concerning internal root resorption is true?

  1. A. it is an indication for endodontic treatment.
  2. B. granulation tissue can be completely removed from the root canal by means of endodontic instruments only.
  3. C. pulp tissue in teeth with active internal root resorption is always necrotic within the whole root canal.
  4. D. lateral condensation of cold gutta-percha is the obturation method of choice for teeth with internal root resorption.
  5. E. clinical picture of internal resorption lesions is completely different than the one of external cervical resorption.
Hint

Consider which tissue sustains clastic activity in internal resorption and what removing it would achieve.

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