Multiple choice

Which of the following is the most important factor in necrosis of inflamed pulpal tissue?

  1. Virulence of bacteria

  2. Ability to release inflammatory fluids to avoid marked increase in inflammatory fluids

  3. Host resistance

  4. Amount of circulation

  5. Lymph drainage
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Lymph drainage is the most important factor as it removes the toxins from pulpal tissues. Thus, it prevents the necrosis of inflamed pulpal tissues.

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