Pathology · single question
A radiograph shows a tooth with a sharp, abnormal bend in the root. This finding is termed:
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Dilaceration
- A. Correct. Dilaceration is an abrupt angulation/bend of the crown or root, usually from trauma to the developing tooth.
- B. Concrescence is union of two teeth by cementum only.
- C. Gemination is one tooth bud attempting to split (one root, bifid crown).
- D. Fusion is the union of two separate tooth buds.