Endodontics: practice question

A Dentistry question in the style of the NEET PG paper. Answer it first, then read why the right option is right and why each of the others is wrong.

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Dentistry · Endodontics

Sample item

Which radiographic finding suggests chronic apical periodontitis?

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The answer and the reasoning

D. Periapical radiolucency

Chronic apical inflammation can cause periapical bone resorption, seen as a radiolucency at the root apex on a dental radiograph.

Option by option

  • A. Interproximal caries only

    Interproximal caries is coronal disease.

  • B. Uniformly widened enamel

    Enamel is not widened radiographically.

  • C. Pulp chamber calcification always

    Calcification is not required.

  • D. Periapical radiolucency (correct)

    Correct: apical radiolucency reflects bone loss around apex.

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What is the answer to this Dentistry question?

The best answer is D, Periapical radiolucency. Chronic apical inflammation can cause periapical bone resorption, seen as a radiolucency at the root apex on a dental radiograph.

Why is "Interproximal caries only" not the answer?

Interproximal caries is coronal disease.

Why is "Uniformly widened enamel" not the answer?

Enamel is not widened radiographically.

Why is "Pulp chamber calcification always" not the answer?

Calcification is not required.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Endodontics in Dentistry. The correct option holds because: Correct: apical radiolucency reflects bone loss around apex.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Endodontics?

Learn the dental formula, eruption ages and tooth structure once, as tables. Then use the flashcards and the other Dentistry questions on this site to test what stuck.

Is this a real NEET PG question?

No. It is an original practice item (editorial status: sample, version 1). NextPrep does not publish recalled or leaked questions, and independent faculty review of this item has not been completed yet, so confirm important facts in a standard textbook.