The Pathogenesis of Periapical Cyst is___________?
Correct answer: D. Proliferation of epithelium
- A. Increased pressure within the cyst
- B. Immune mediated bone destruction
- C. None of the above
- D. Proliferation of epithelium
Explanation
A periapical cyst begins with inflammatory stimulation and proliferation of the epithelial rests of Malassez around an infected, non-vital pulp. Subsequent cyst enlargement involves fluid accumulation and bone resorption, but epithelial proliferation is the initiating step.
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