Question 407 · LDEK · Resorption

Chemomechanical preparation of the root canal with copious amounts of 5% sodium hypochlorite irrigation, calcium hydroxide as intracanal dressing, followed by obturation preferably with flowable gutta-percha is the treatment of choice in the case of:

  1. A. irreversible pulpitis.
  2. B. acute apical periodontitis.
  3. C. pulpal necrosis.
  4. D. internal root resorption.
  5. E. external cervical root resorption.
Hint

Consider which lesion lies inside the canal and creates an irregular cavity that files cannot reach but irrigants and thermoplastic fillings can.

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