When resecting the apical aspect of a tooth during endodontic apical surgery, it is appropriate to a. perform a 45-degree bevel. b. remove as little of the root as possible. c. avoid curettage of the periradicular lesion. d. place an amalgam retrofill?

The correct answer is: b. remove as little of the root as possible.

Apical surgery is a standard oral surgical procedure where the gum tissue near the tooth is opened and infected (or inflamed) tissue  removed. The very end of the tooth root is removed and small filling put inside the root in order to seal the end of the root canal.

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