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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