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Dens in dente (dens invaginatus) is most commonly seen in which tooth?

  1. Maxillary central incisor
  2. Maxillary lateral incisor
  3. Mandibular central incisor
  4. Mandibular lateral incisor
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Correct answer: B. Maxillary lateral incisor

Dens invaginatus most frequently affects the maxillary lateral incisor. The deep lingual pit creates a pocket that accumulates bacteria, predisposing the tooth to pulp necrosis and periapical pathology even without gross caries. All lateral incisors should be carefully evaluated radiographically.

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