Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are true?

Statement 1: In cases of acute apical abscess, drainage is usually not through accessed tooth.

Statement 2: The abscess often does not communicate directly with apical foramen.

  1. Statement 1 is trues but statement 2 is false.

  2. Statement 2 is true, but statement 1 is false.

  3. Both statements are usually true.

  4. Both statements are usually false.

  5. None of these
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C Correct answer
Explanation

In acute apical abscess, the communication is not yet established with apical foramen and thus, drainage is usually not through the accessed tooth. Hence, both the statements are correct.

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