Which of the following is true of cellular cementum ?
Correct answer: B. Forms after the eruption of the tooth
- A. Forms during root formation
- B. Forms after the eruption of the tooth
- C. Seen at the coronal portion of the tooth
- D. Formation is a slow process
Explanation
Cellular cementum is secondary cementum, deposited mainly after root formation and often after eruption, particularly in the apical and interradicular regions. It is therefore not the cementum formed during initial root development.
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