Differential diagnosis of hypercementosis includes all of these EXCEPT ?
Correct answer: D. Cemental aplasia
- A. Cemental dysplasia
- B. Focal periapical osteopetrosis
- C. Condensing osteitis
- D. Cemental aplasia
Explanation
Hypercementosis can resemble cemental dysplasia, condensing osteitis and focal periapical osteopetrosis on radiographs. Cemental aplasia is absence or failure of cementum formation, not a typical radiographic mimic of excessive cementum deposition.
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