Differential diagnosis of hypercementosis includes all of these EXCEPT ?

Correct answer: B. Cemental aplasia

  • A. Cemental dysplasia
  • B. Cemental aplasia
  • C. Condensing osteitis
  • D. Focal periapical osteopetrosis

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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