Which of the following is a rare occurrence______________?

Correct answer: B. Enamel overlaps cementum

  • A. Enamel meet cementum at a point
  • B. Enamel overlaps cementum
  • C. Cementum overlaps enamel
  • D. Both never meet

Explanation

At the cementoenamel junction, cementum usually overlaps enamel or meets it edge to edge, while enamel overlapping cementum is rare. A small gap between the two is also possible.

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