Question 366 · LDEK · Dentin
Indicate the false statement concerning sclerotic dentin (translucent dentin):
- A. is homogenous macroscopically and looks like glass.
- B. its hypermineralized areas may be seen on radiographs as zones of increased radiolucency.
- C. is formed only in the presence of a vital odontoblasts layer.
- D. its permeability is greatly reduced compared with normal dentin.
- E. has a bright image in histological sections.
Hint
Ask yourself how an area with increased mineral content looks on a radiograph compared with a demineralized area.
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