Description

This sagittal section reveals the anatomy of an apical granuloma forming at the apex of a severely decayed lower molar. The tooth displays advanced structural damage from chronic caries, with infection having penetrated the pulp chamber and progressed through the root canal. At the tip of the root, the apical granuloma appears as a localized, soft tissue lesion consisting of granulation tissue, inflammatory cells, and fibrous tissue. This image provides a clear and instructive visualization of the pathological processes involved in periapical periodontitis and the formation of an apical granuloma.