At the cemento enamel junction, which of the following occurs_____________?
Correct answer: D. All of the above
- A. Cementum meets enamel
- B. Cementum overlaps enamel
- C. Cementum does not meet enamel
- D. All of the above
Explanation
At the cemento-enamel junction, cementum may overlap enamel, meet it edge-to-edge, or fail to meet it and leave exposed dentin. Because all three arrangements occur, option d is correct.
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