Which is the predominant factor in the formation of the alveolar process_____________?
Correct answer: A. Eruption of teeth
- A. Eruption of teeth
- B. Normal process of growth
- C. Lengthening of the condyle
- D. Overall growth of the bodies of the maxilla and the mandible
Explanation
The alveolar process develops primarily in response to the formation and eruption of teeth, because it provides the bony sockets that support them. General jaw growth contributes, but tooth eruption is the predominant local factor.
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