Which of the Following Disease States Can DIRECTLY Cause a Periapical

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following disease states can DIRECTLY cause a periapical abscess?

• A)Periodontal disease
• B)Chronic gingivitis
• C)Progressive caries
• D)Dentigerous cyst formation

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Bootstrap Confidence Interval

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