Question 35 (part 2) · LDEK · Resorption

Root resorption of surrounding teeth may be caused by chronic mechanical injury in the form of pressure, which is exerted by:

1) impacted teeth;
2) improperly erupting teeth;
3) growing cysts;
4) benign tumors;
5) malignant tumors.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2.
  2. B. only 3.
  3. C. 3,4.
  4. D. 4,5.
  5. E. all of the above-mentioned.
Hint

Any structure exerting long-standing pressure on a neighbouring root can trigger resorption.

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