Question 467 · LDEK · Resorption

Choose correct sentences concerning the internal resorption:

1) symptoms present both clinically and radiologically, are the evidence of process’ advancement;
2) in early stages the pulp reacts normally to stimuli;
3) only the advanced stages are the indications for endodontic treatment;
4) thermal method of root canal filling is indicated in such cases;
5) such lesions have uneven, jagged edges and do not connect to the pulp chamber, but only the canal wall.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1, 2, 5.
  2. B. 1, 2, 4.
  3. C. 3, 4, 5.
  4. D. 1, 3, 4.
  5. E. 1, 4, 5.
Hint

Internal resorption is usually found by chance on X-ray; consider how the pulp responds early on and how best to fill an irregular cavity.

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