Which term describes a diffuse radiopaque area at the apex of a tooth that represents a localized bony reaction to a low-grade inflammatory stimulus?

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    Condensing osteitis

  • Idiopathic osteosclerosis

  • Periapical cemento-osseous dysplasia

  • Hypercementosis

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  • Condensing osteitis is the AAE term for a diffuse apical radiopacity caused by low-grade inflammation, typically from an inflamed or necrotic pulp. Idiopathic osteosclerosis looks similar but is not associated with pulpal disease.

    Source: AAE Consensus Conference Recommended Diagnostic Terminology (J Endod 2009) — oneguy

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