Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is false about condensing osteitis?

  1. Condensing osteitis is the response to a low-grade, chronic inflammation of the periradicular area.

  2. Condensing osteitis is a mild irritation from pulpal disease that stimulates osteoblastic activity in the alveolar bone.

  3. Condensing osteitis is usually asymptomatic.

  4. Condensing osteitis is usually symptomatic.

  5. The mandibular posterior teeth are most frequently affected in condensing osteitis.
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Explanation

This is an incorrect statement because condensing osteitis is usually asymptomatic.

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