Focal sclerosing osteomyelitis is:__________?

Correct answer: C. Due to low grade chronic infection

  • A. Due to excessive periosteal bone formation
  • B. An extremely painful condition
  • C. Due to low grade chronic infection
  • D. A common sequel following sequestrectomy

Explanation

Focal sclerosing osteomyelitis is a localized bone response to a low-grade, persistent pulpal infection, usually near the apex of a mandibular molar. It is often relatively asymptomatic rather than extremely painful and is not a sequel of sequestrectomy.

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