Question 581 · LDEK · Periapical diseases
Select the false statements about a recurrent abscess:
1) it is a type of chronic severe periapical periodontitis;
2) it does not occur in teeth undergoing root canal treatment;
3) it is not associated with fistulas;
4) it is associated with a rather small focus of osteolysis.
The correct answer is:
2) it does not occur in teeth undergoing root canal treatment;
3) it is not associated with fistulas;
4) it is associated with a rather small focus of osteolysis.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 2,3.
- C. 3,4.
- D. 1,3.
- E. 2,4.
Hint
A phoenix abscess is a flare-up of a pre-existing chronic lesion; consider whether it can occur during or after root canal treatment.
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