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ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Category - NBDE II

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Apexogenesis is what type of therapy?
  1. Gingiva
  2. Root
  3. Vital pulp
  4. Tongue
Explanation
Answer: C - Apexogenesis is vital pulp therapy. The procedure allows the root to gain physiologic development and formation. After the coronal abscess and pulp is amputated and hemorrhage is controlled, calcium hydroxide is placed over the radicular pulp stump and filled. Once apical is developed, a root canal can be performed.
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