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Fig 30L                                         Fig 30M
                 Even without the use of local anaesthetics,     Occlusal adjustment was carried out to

                 obturation  was  completed  without  any        avoid excess force on the tooth.
                 discomfort  to  the  patient.  Fiberpost  with   Post-op instructions given and a recall

                 resin core were subsequently completed.         schedule set.









                                                         Fig 30N
                                                         6-months  post-op  –  The  patient  reported  she  no
                                                         longer  gets  gum  boils;  radiographic  examination
                                                         showed reduction in the lesion size and an increase

                                                         in the mesial alveolar bone height.










                                                         Fig 30O
                                                         3-years post-op – Near complete healing of the

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                                                         apical lesion of  45 with reformation of its lamina
                                                         dura and resorption of the extruded sealer as the

                                                         bone fills.





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