Gemination of teeth occur due to______________?

Correct answer: B. Division of a single tooth bud before calcification

  • A. Division of a single tooth bud after calcification
  • B. Division of a single tooth bud before calcification
  • C. Fusion of two teeth before calcification
  • D. Fusion of two teeth after calcification

Explanation

Gemination is an attempted division of one tooth bud, usually occurring before calcification is complete, and typically produces a bifid crown with a single root. Fusion instead results from union of two separate tooth germs.

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