Pediatric Dentistry · single question
An 8-year-old's X-ray shows large pulp chambers and wide canals. What is this?
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Correct answer: A. Normal anatomy for age (immature apex, wide pulp)
Normal anatomy for age Young, recently erupted permanent teeth have wide canals, large pulp chambers, and open apices. Apex closure takes ~2–3 years post-eruption. This is normal pediatric anatomy, not pathology.
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