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Fig 40G
                                                 Apical  radiolucency  was  also  observed  around  teeth
                                                 # 46 and  45. A large 46DO composite restoration was
                                                          #
                                                 present with generalized horizontal bone loss.

















                                                 Fig 40H

                                                 A small apical radiolucency was observed around tooth
                                                      #
                                                 # 35.  37 is mesially tipped as a result of the loss of  36; a
                                                                                                   #
                                                                                              #
                                                 radiopaque entity also surrounds the roots of  37.





                                                         Fig 40I

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                                                         # 45 presented with intact coronal tooth structure,  46
                                                         on the other hand has an obvious cervical caries. Since
                                                         both  teeth  presented  with  apical  radiolucency,  cavity

                                                         testing for both was recommended, but it was rejected
                                                         by  the  patient.  The  patient  then  consented  to  a  less
                                                         invasive approach – CBCT imaging.




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