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Which sequence correctly orders embryologic tooth development?

  1. Bud → Cap → Bell → Apposition → Calcification
  2. Apposition → Calcification → Bud → Cap → Bell
  3. Calcification → Apposition → Bell → Cap → Bell
  4. Bell → Cap → Bud → Apposition → Calcification
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Correct answer: A. Bud → Cap → Bell → Apposition → Calcification

Tooth development: Bud → Cap → Bell → Apposition → Calcification.
  • A. CORRECT. Tooth development proceeds bud, cap, bell, then apposition and calcification.
  • B. INCORRECT. Apposition and calcification cannot precede the morphogenesis stages.
  • C. INCORRECT. The order is reversed and repeats bell.
  • D. INCORRECT. Bell cannot precede bud and cap.

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