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Where it represents pathology, it is an extension of a chronic pulpitis or an inflammatory reaction due to pulpal necrosis.

Where it represents pathology, it is an extension of a chronic pulpitis or an inflammatory reaction due to pulpal necrosis.

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|q2=How would you determine whether the described lesions are associated with disease?

|q2=How would you determine whether the described lesions are associated with disease?

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The infrabony pocket can by confirmed by periodontal probing and is associated with the presence of periodontitis. The fact that the periapical radiolucency appears to be an extension of the root shape, rather than a round ballooning lesion, is suggestive

The infrabony pocket can be confirmed by periodontal probing and is associated with the presence of periodontitis. The fact that the periapical radiolucency appears to be an extension of the root shape, rather than a round ballooning lesion, is suggestive for normal anatomy.  

for normal anatomy.  

Comparison should always be made with other teeth of the same type in the same animal. A contralateral radiograph is indicated, particularly if the tooth seems healthy, e.g. no sign of crown fracture or pulpal involvement, on clinical examination.

Comparison should always be made with other teeth of the same type in the same animal. A contralateral radiograph is indicated, particularly if the tooth seems healthy, e.g. no sign of crown fracture or pulpal involvement, on clinical examination.

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