The main bulk of dentin is formed by______________?

Correct answer: C. Inter tubular dentin

  • A. Peritubular dentin
  • B. Mantle dentin
  • C. Inter tubular dentin
  • D. Predentin

Explanation

Intertubular dentin lies between the dentinal tubules and constitutes most of the dentin bulk. Peritubular dentin forms only a narrow, highly mineralized collar around each tubule.

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