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Length of enamel rods is_____________?

Correct answer: A. Greater than the thickness of enamel

  • A. Greater than the thickness of enamel
  • B. Less than the thickness of enamel
  • C. Equal to the thickness of enimal
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Enamel rods are longer than the apparent enamel thickness because they run in a curved or oblique course from the dentinoenamel junction to the surface. Their length is therefore not simply equal to the thickness of enamel.

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