Localized areas of bone sclerosis or scarring adjacent to teeth with large caries or extensive restorations are known as:

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Localized areas of bone sclerosis or scarring adjacent to teeth with large caries or extensive restorations are called condensing osteitis. Bony sequestra refers to small pieces of dead bone that become separated from healthy bone, osteoradionecrosis is a serious complication resulting from radiation therapy, and ankylosis refers to the fusion of the tooth to the surrounding bone.

Localized Areas of Bone Sclerosis or Scarring Adjacent to Teeth