What best describes chronic hyperplastic pulpitis?

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A condition involving tissue deathAn abscess with pus formationAn overgrowth of pulp tissue due to long-term inflammationKnown as a phoenix abscess

Explanation

Option A refers to tissue necrosis, which is not characteristic of chronic hyperplastic pulpitis. Option B describes a pus-forming infection, unlike this condition. Option C correctly defines chronic hyperplastic pulpitis as the excessive growth of pulp tissue caused by persistent inflammation. Option D refers to a different condition called phoenix abscess.