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The correct diagnosis of pathological lesions of endodontic origin should allow for differentiation from those arising from other sources. A case of periapical cemental dysplasia (cementoma) is presented, whereby incorrect diagnosis resulted in not only inappropriate treatment, but an endodontic mishap and the superimposition of acute apical periodontitis in a previously disease-free site. This case report highlights the need for appropriate examination, simple special tests and diagnosis prior to management of lesions of questionable aetiology
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Smith, S., Patel, K. & Hoskinson, A. Periapical cemental dysplasia: a case of misdiagnosis. Br Dent J 185, 122–123 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.bdj.4809747
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