Orthodontics · single question
How is space created for the maxillary molars during growth?
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Correct answer: B. Bone apposition at the maxillary tuberosity
As the maxilla grows, new bone is added (apposition) at the posterior border of the maxillary tuberosity, which creates the additional posterior space needed to accommodate the eruption of the permanent molars — this is a classic mechanism of maxillary posterior growth/space creation distinct from sutural or endochondral growth mechanisms (which dominate elsewhere, like the cranial base).