The term dilaceration refers to______________?
Correct answer: A. A deformity of a tooth consisting of a sharp bend bend in the root
- A. A deformity of a tooth consisting of a sharp bend bend in the root
- B. Abrasions on two surfaces of single tooth
- C. A root or tooth that is split into two
- D. A tooth that is fractured at two or more places
Explanation
Dilaceration is an abnormal sharp bend or curvature in the crown or, most commonly, the root of a tooth. Splitting into two is associated with gemination or fusion, not dilaceration.
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