Question 148 · LDEK · Pulp
Indicate the true statement concerning denticles (pulp stones):
- A. they always occur in close proximity to arterioles.
- B. they are tiny calcifications with typical tubular dentin structure.
- C. there are 3 types of denticles recognized by their location: free, embedded and adherent stones.
- D. all denticles are attached to the dentin of the pulp chamber.
- E. they occur in healthy pulp only.
Hint
Recall the classification of pulp stones by their relationship to the dentin wall.
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