Teeth that have an abscess, using the Universal Charting system, are marked using which symbol?
the entire root circled in red
the entire tooth circled in red
an "X" over the apex
the apex of the tooth circled in red
the apex of the tooth circled in red
Rationale: the apex of the tooth circled in red – Only the apex of the root that is diseased is circled in red.
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