The thickness of prismless enamel in diciduous teeth is______________?

Correct answer: A. 25 μ m

  • A. 25 μ m
  • B. 50 μ m
  • C. 75 μ m
  • D. 100 μ m

Explanation

The prismless enamel layer in primary teeth is a thin superficial layer of approximately 25 micrometres. It is produced because the final ameloblasts do not develop the usual Tomes' processes.

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