Radiographs of a 40 years old female revealed radiolucent areas around several of her mandibular teeth, all which tested vital on the electric pulp tester, These area represent ?
Correct answer: B. Periapical osteofibroses
- A. Multiple granulomas
- B. Periapical osteofibroses
- C. Chronic periapical abscesses
- D. Bone hypoplasias associated with opalescent teeth
Explanation
Multiple periapical radiolucencies around vital teeth are characteristic of the early radiolucent stage of periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia, also termed periapical osteofibrosis. Vitality distinguishes it from granulomas and radicular lesions, which arise from non-vital pulps.
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