Multiple choice

Radicular cyst is always associated with _________.

  1. vital teeth

  2. nonvital teeth

  3. periapical infection

  4. deep carious lesion
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Products of the necrosed pulp enter the periapical tissue. Thereby stimulating the proliferation of cell rests of malassez. The central cells of this proliferation mass of cells undergo degeneration to form a cystic cavity.

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