Question 265 · LDEK · Tooth development and mineralization

Indicate the true statements concerning the birth line (neonatal line):

1) Ebner line is created in the perinatal period;
2) it occurs in all milk and permanent teeth;
3) it occurs only in milk teeth;
4) it occurs only in enamel;
5) it occurs in enamel and dentin.
The correct answer is:
  1. A. 1,2,5.
  2. B. 1,3,5.
  3. C. 2,4.
  4. D. 3,5.
  5. E. 1,5.
Hint

The neonatal line records the stress of birth, so it appears only in tissues that were mineralizing at that moment.

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