Which cells are primarily responsible for tooth eruption by resorbing alveolar bone ahead of the erupting tooth?

Osteoclasts
Osteoblasts
Fibroblasts
Odontoclasts

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Correct answer: A. Osteoclasts

OSTEOCLASTS resorb alveolar bone overlying the erupting tooth (gubernacular canal). Odontoclasts resorb DENTAL HARD TISSUE (dentin/cementum) — involved in root resorption, NOT normal tooth eruption.

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