Surgical defect .

  • It is an area where ingrowth of osseous tissue has not occurred after root resection procedures.
  • It consists of dense connective tissue and is situated at the apex of a pulpless tooth.
  • It is a well defined lesion and remains constant in size over the years.
  • It is usually asymptomatic.

Differential Diagnosis

Case 1

Surgical defect cases.

Case 2

A case of surgical defect: upper premolar with apex resection.

Case 3

A case of surgical defect after the removal of an Odontoma.