Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are false about internal resorption?

  1. Internal resorption is an idiopathic slow or fast progressive resorptive process occurring in the dentin of the pulp chamber or root canals of teeth.

  2. Internal resorption is the result of osteoclastic activity.

  3. Internal resorption in the root of a tooth is symptomatic.

  4. Only 1, 2 and 3

  5. Internal resorption in the root of tooth is asymptomatic.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This is an incorrect statement about internal resorption because internal resorption in the root of tooth is asymptomatic. So, it is the correct answer.

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