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Fig 38L Fig 38M
Extruded sealer also observed at the 1-month post-op – The patient reported
apical and mid-root portion of the no swelling or discomfort anymore and
mesial root towards the furcation, these the referring dentist had placed a crown

represent proper seal of the lateral on tooth 46.
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canals at these locations.

Fig 38N

1.5-years post-op – Near complete healing of the
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apical lesion around tooth 46 observed, with
increased alveolar bone height around the tooth.
This is a sign that the lesion was strictly of
endodontic origin.

Fig 38O
2-years post-op – Complete healing of the apical and

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furcal lesion around tooth 46 observed along with
reformation of its lamina dura. In this case, healing
was not compromised by the patient’s age or the
long duration of infection.

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