On an X ray you find the cement of the previous root canal treatment is extending 1mm beyond the  apex without any symptoms; what would you do:
A. Remove restoration material and retreat
B. Apiectomy
C. Leave as is until any complications occur

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Answer :

C. Leave as is until any complications occur

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