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Necrosis

Necrosis is the the death of cells and tissue. In dentistry, root canals are often needed when the pulp tissue inside a tooth has gone necrotic.
Dr. Allan Hawryluk
Dr. Allan Hawrylukreviewed this
Dentistry 21 years experience
How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Rare

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