The key hole, pattern appearance in the cross section is feature of______________?
Correct answer: D. Prismatic enamel
- A. Aprismatic enamel
- B. Intratubular dentin
- C. Intertubular dentin
- D. Prismatic enamel
Explanation
In cross-section, each enamel rod with its surrounding interprismatic enamel produces the characteristic keyhole or arcade pattern of prismatic enamel. Aprismatic enamel lacks distinct rod boundaries and therefore does not show this pattern.
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