Dystrophic calcifiaction is seen most commonly in which of the following oral tissues__________?
Correct answer: B. Pulp
- A. Enamel
- B. Pulp
- C. Dentin
- D. Periodontal ligament
Explanation
Dystrophic calcification commonly occurs in the pulp, especially with ageing, irritation, or inflammation, producing pulp stones or diffuse calcifications. Enamel and dentine are already highly mineralized tissues, so this pathological process is most classically associated with pulp.
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