Accessory canals result from____________?

Correct answer: C. Break in Hertwig's root sheath

  • A. Defects in cementogenesis
  • B. Dividing epithelial bridges
  • C. Break in Hertwig's root sheath
  • D. Adherent epithelial rests

Explanation

Accessory canals form when Hertwig's epithelial root sheath is interrupted or develops gaps, allowing the dental papilla to contact the follicle and creating an additional pathway through the root.

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