Cause of apical periodontitis is/are:
Correct Answer: All of the above
Description: Apical periodontitis (AP) may occur in a vital or nonvital tooth.
Causes of AP in a vital tooth:
Abnormal occlusal contacts
High points in restoration
Wedging of foreign object between the teeth
Traumatic blow to teeth (Eg: Concussion).
Causes of AP in a nonvital tooth:
Sequelae of pulpal diseases
Iatrogenic
Apical extrusion of debris through apical foramen during RCT.
Pushing irrigants or medicaments or obturating material through apical foramen.
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