Periodontics · single question

In a semi-erupted tooth, where is the location of the junctional epithelium (epithelial attachment): apical or coronal to the enamel?

  1. Apical to the enamel
  2. Coronal to the enamel
Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: B. Coronal to the enamel

In a SEMI-ERUPTED tooth, the tooth has not fully erupted so the junctional epithelium is located CORONAL to the enamel — it sits at the level of the crown since full passive eruption hasn't occurred. In a fully erupted tooth, the JE is at the CEJ or apical to it. The 'coronal to enamel' position here reflects that the JE is at the tip or upper part of the crown in a partially erupted tooth. B is correct.

Practice Periodontics questions Periodontics study notes

More Periodontics practice questions