Fig. 3From: Metabolome and microbiome of chronic periapical periodontitis in permanent anterior teeth: a pilot studyExamples of included cases with histopathology and CBCT sections. A Histopathology of periapical lesions (× 200, H&E staining) in grade III. Fibrous/scar tissue with severe inflammation. The immune cells (red arrow) and proliferative fibrous tissue (black arrow) exist in the periapical tissue. B CBCT, coronal section of periapical tissue, blue arrow points at periapical lesions. C CBCT, horizontal section of periapical tissue, blue arrow points at periapical lesions. D CBCT, sagittal section of periapical tissue, blue arrow points at periapical lesions.Back to article page