Question 31 (part 2) · LDEK · Periapical diseases
Choose the false statement regarding the chronic apical periodontitis
- A. chronic fibrous inflammations are characterised by significant bone resorption, which is clearly visible on the radiogram.
- B. discontinuity of the periodontium space is its initial radiological symptom.
- C. the reason for widening of the periodontium space (dilatatio spatii periodontii) is accumulating purulent exudate or developing granulation.
- D. the reason for discontinuity of the periodontium space is bundle bone resorption.
- E. all of the above-mentioned answers are false.
Hint
Think about which form of chronic periapical inflammation may show a normal or only slightly changed radiograph.
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