Trauma or excessive occlusal forces causes_____________?
Correct answer: C. Resorption of cementum
- A. Hyperplasia of cementum
- B. Hypertrophy of cementum
- C. Resorption of cementum
- D. None of the above
Explanation
Trauma and excessive occlusal forces can damage the root surface and stimulate cemental resorption, often with associated periodontal ligament injury. Cementum hyperplasia or hypertrophy is not the usual direct response described in this setting.
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