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(Fig 23C)
                                                 6-months follow-up – Some healing of the apical

                                                 lesion  observed.  However,  since  the  apex  of
                                                        #
                                                 tooth  31  is  located  at  the  epicenter  of  the
                                                 lesion,  regular  monitoring  of  its  pulpal  status  is

                                                 required  and  sometimes  a  cavity  test  may
                                                 become necessary.











                                                 (Fig 23D)
                                                 1-year  follow-up  –  More  healing  of  the  apical
                                                 lesion.  Adjacent  teeth  responded  normally
                                                 during vitality tests. The patient was advised to

                                                 proceed  with  permanent  restoration  on  tooth
                                                 # 32.














                                                 (Fig 23E)

                                                 3-years  follow-up  –  Near  complete  healing  with
                                                                  #
                                                 reappearance of  32 lamina dura. Normal vitality
                                                 of  the  adjacent  teeth.  Extruded  sealer  did  not
                                                 affect apical healing.








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